Description
The Microsoft Excel LN function returns the natural logarithm of a number.
Syntax
The syntax for the LN function in Microsoft Excel is:
LN( number )
Parameters or Arguments
- number
- A numeric value that must be greater than 0.
Applies To
- Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000
Type of Function
- Worksheet function (WS)
Example (as Worksheet Function)
Let's look at some Excel LN function examples and explore how to use the LN function as a worksheet function in Microsoft Excel:
Based on the Excel spreadsheet above, the following LN examples would return:
=LN(A1) Result: 2.995732274 =LN(A2) Result: 3.218875825 =LN(A3) Result: 4.605170186 =LN(200) Result: 5.298317367
