Excel LN Function

Math Function ยท Intermediate Level

What is LN?

Returns the natural logarithm of a number. Base e (approximately 2.71828).

Syntax

=LN(number)

Example

Formula: =LN(10)

Result: 2.302585...

How It Works

Natural log uses base e. LN is the inverse of EXP: LN(EXP(x)) = x. Essential for continuous growth calculations.

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