The Math.E
property represents the base of natural logarithms, e, approximately 2.718.
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Property attributes of Math.E |
|
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Writable | no |
Enumerable | no |
Configurable | no |
Description
Because E
is a static property of Math
, you always use it as Math.E
, rather than as a property of a Math
object you created (Math
is not a constructor).
Examples
Using Math.E
The following function returns e:
function getNapier() { return Math.E; } getNapier(); // 2.718281828459045
Specifications
Specification |
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ECMAScript (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Math.E' in that specification. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | Server | |||||||||||
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E | Chrome Full support 1 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 1 | IE Full support 3 | Opera Full support 3 | Safari Full support 1 | WebView Android Full support 1 | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support 10.1 | Safari iOS Full support 1 | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 | nodejs Full support 0.1.100 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support