The **`EXP()` function** returns the mathematical `e` raised to the power of a specific number. Here, `e` is the base of the natural logarithm. Figure 1 shows the mathematical representation of the `EXP()` function.

# Syntax
```sql
EXP(number)
```
# Parameter
This function requires a number as a parameter.

# Return value
`EXP()` returns the mathematical `e` raised to the power of the specific number sent as a parameter.

# Example


/*example showing how to use EXP(number)*/

-- positive number 
select EXP(10);

-- negative number 
select EXP(-3);

-- zero number
select EXP(0);



What is EXP() in SQL?

The EXP() function returns e raised to the power of a specified number in SQL.