LN Function(WS)

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