POWER

The POW function returns the result of a number raised to a specified power. It calculates the value obtained by multiplying the number by itself the specified number of times. This function is commonly used in mathematical, financial, and scientific calculations involving exponential growth, scaling, and compound calculations.

Syntax

POW(value, power)

Arguments

• value: The base number or node reference.

• power: The exponent to which the value is raised.

Return value

Returns the result of the value raised to the specified power.

Example

POW(Planned Units, 2)

In this example, the Squared Planned Units measure is created using the POW function, which raises the values in Planned Units to the power of 2.

Excel equivalent

POWER