LOG
Returns the logarithm of given number to a specified base.
Syntax
=LOG(Number, [Base])
Arguments
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | The number for which the logarithm should be calculated. |
| Base (optional) | Number | The base of the logarithm. Default value: 10 |
Return
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | The logarithm of given number. |
Examples
| Formula | Result | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No base specified so 10 is used and hence it must be raised only one time. |
| 3 | The base value must be raised three times. |