What is LN function in Excel?
LN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the natural logarithm of a number. Natural logarithms are based on the constant e (2.71828182845904).
Syntax of LN function
LN(number)
The LN function syntax has the following arguments:
- Number: The positive real number for which you want the natural logarithm.
LN formula explanation
LN is the inverse of the EXP function.
Example of LN function
Steps to follow:
1. Open a new Excel worksheet.
2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1
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| Formula | Description | Result |
| =LN(86) | Natural logarithm of 86 | 4.4543473 |
| =LN(2.7182818) | Natural logarithm of the value of the constant e | 1 |
| =LN(EXP(3)) | Natural logarithm of e raised to the power of 3 | 3 |