2 to the power of 50, written mathematically as 250, equals 1,125,899,906,842,624.
To understand this, it’s helpful to know what exponentiation means. When we say 250, we are multiplying 2 by itself 50 times:
2 × 2 × 2 × … (50 times)
Calculating large powers like this can be impractical by hand, but using calculators or computer software can yield the result quickly. The value of 250 also highlights how quickly exponential growth occurs—by just doubling the number (2), we reach a very large figure. This concept is often used in computer science, especially when dealing with data storage and processing capabilities.