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LOG2

Returns the logarithm of the given argument to base 2.

Syntax

LOG2 ( number )

Arguments

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

log2(n) is equivalent to log(n) / log(2).

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 log2(16);
+----------+
| log2(16) |
+----------+
|        4 |
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