LOG

Transact-SQL Reference

Transact-SQL Reference

LOG

Returns the natural logarithm of the given float expression.

Syntax

LOG ( float_expression )

Arguments

float_expression

Is an expression of the float data type.

Return Types

float

Examples

This example calculates the LOG for the given float expression.

DECLARE @var float
SET @var = 5.175643
SELECT 'The LOG of the variable is: ' + CONVERT(varchar,LOG(@var))
GO

Here is the result set:

The LOG of the variable is: 1.64396                        

(1 row(s) affected)

See Also

Mathematical Functions