MathLiveNatural logarithm
The natural logarithm gives the power to which the constant e must be raised to obtain x. It is the standard logarithm in calculus, differential equations, and continuous growth models.
\ln x = \log_{e} xWhat the symbols mean
| natural logarithm of x | |
| Euler's number, approximately 2.71828 | |
| positive real number |
About this formula
- FieldMathematics
- TopicLogarithms
- LevelHigh school
- Also callednatural log, ln x, logarithm base e, log base e, Napierian logarithm, hyperbolic logarithm
- SourceWikidata Q204037
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