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296. POWER Function

Learn how to raise a number to a specified mathematical power.

📘 Lesson 296 of 728 ⏱ 9 min 🎯 Intermediate

The POWER function returns a numeric value raised to a specified exponent.

Power calculations are useful in mathematical models, financial calculations, statistical analysis, and forecasting.

Calculate compound growth using a power calculation.

SQL 
SELECT
    POWER(1.08, 5) AS GrowthFactor;

POWER can be used in financial modeling, growth calculations, scientific analysis, and statistical formulas.

  • POWER raises a number to an exponent.
  • It supports mathematical calculations.
  • It can be used in financial models.
  • It is useful for growth calculations.
  • The result can be a decimal value.
What does POWER do?

POWER raises a numeric value to a specified exponent.

Where can POWER be useful?

It can be useful in growth models, compound calculations, forecasting, and mathematical analysis.

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