LOG2

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Returns the logarithm of the given argument to base 2.

Syntax

SQL

LOG2 ( number )

Arguments

number: the number to take the logarithm of.

Note

LOG2(n) is equivalent to LOG(n) / LOG(2).

Return Type

Float or double. If number is less than or equal to 0, or if base is non-positive or 1, returns NULL.

Examples

SQL

SELECT LOG2(16);

+----------+
| LOG2(16) |
+----------+
|        4 |
+----------+

Last modified: April 4, 2023

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