LN function

This topic describes the formula syntax and usage of the LN function in the Data Quality Execute Formula transform.

Description

Returns the natural logarithm of a number. Natural logarithms are based on the constant e (2.71828182845904).

Syntax

LN(number)

The LN function syntax has the following argument:

  • number Required. The positive real number for the natural logarithm.

Notes

  • LN is the inverse of the EXP function.
  • The argument number ≤ 0 returns the #NUM! error value 6. The natural logarithm is only defined for positive values.

Example

Formula: LN([Value])
Value Description Result
86 Natural logarithm of 86. 4.4543473
2.7182818 Natural logarithm of e. 1
20.0855369231877 Natural logarithm of 20.0855369231877 (e raised to the power of 3). 3