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# EXP

Returns the `REAL` value of the constant *e* raised to the power of a specified number.

## Syntax

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
EXP(<value>)
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Description                                   | Supported input types |
| :-------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------- |
| `<value>` | base value with the power of the constant *e* | `DOUBLE PRECISION`    |

## Return Type

`DOUBLE PRECISION`

## Example

The following example takes in the value `2` to the power of *e*:

<div className="query-window">
  ```
  SELECT EXP(2);
  ```

  | exp <span>double</span> |
  | :---------------------- |
  | 7.38905609893065        |

  <p><span>Rows: 1</span><span>Execution time: 2.09ms</span></p>
</div>