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LN

Returns the logarithm of the given argument to base e.

Syntax

LN ( number )

Arguments

  • number: the number to take the logarithm of.
Info

log(n) is an alias for ln(n).

ln(n) is equivalent to log(n) / log(e).

Return Type

Float or double. If number is less than or equal to 0, or if base is non-positive or 1, returns NULL.

Examples

select ln(1234);
+--------------------+
| ln(1234)           |
+--------------------+
| 7.1180162044653335 |
+--------------------+