log
(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)
log — Natural logarithm
Description
$num
, float $base
= M_E
): float
If the optional base
parameter is specified,
log() returns logbase
num
, otherwise log()
returns the natural logarithm of num
.
Parameters
-
num
-
The value to calculate the logarithm for
-
base
-
The optional logarithmic base to use (defaults to 'e' and so to the natural logarithm).
Return Values
The logarithm of num
to
base
, if given, or the
natural logarithm.