Quick Reference
The MySQL LOG() function returns the natural logarithm of a specified number, or the logarithm of the number to the specified base.
SELECT LOG(7, 2);Output
LOG(7, 2)
0.3562071871080222Syntax
LOG(number)
// or
LOG(base, number)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | A number greater than 0 (required) |
| base | The base of the number parameter; must be greater than 1 |
SQL Notes:
- Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup
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