# EXP

The EXP function returns e raised to the power of a given number.

### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```excel-formula
exp(value)
```

### Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

value – The exponent applied to the base e. This is a required argument.

### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

```excel-formula
exp(COLUMN1)
```

Returns the value of e to the power of COLUMN1

### Excel equivalent <a href="#excel-equivalent" id="excel-equivalent"></a>

[EXP](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/exp-function-c578f034-2c45-4c37-bc8c-329660a63abe)