Math.log10()

The Math.log10() function returns the base 10 logarithm of a number, that is

x>0,Math.log10(x)=log10(x)=the uniqueysuch that10y=x\forall x > 0, \mathtt{\operatorname{Math.log10}(x)} = \log_10(x) = \text{the unique} \; y \; \text{such that} \; 10^y = x

Syntax

Math.log10(x)

Parameters

x
A number.

Return value

The base 10 logarithm of the given number. If the number is negative, NaN is returned.

Description

If the value of x is less than 0, the return value is always NaN.

Because log10() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.log10(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

This function is the equivalent of Math.log(x) / Math.log(10). For log10(e) use the constant Math.LOG10E which is 1 / Math.LN10.

Examples

Using Math.log10()

Math.log10(2);      // 0.3010299956639812
Math.log10(1);      // 0
Math.log10(0);      // -Infinity
Math.log10(-2);     // NaN
Math.log10(100000); // 5

Polyfill

This can be emulated with the following function:

Math.log10 = Math.log10 || function(x) {
  return Math.log(x) * Math.LOG10E;
};

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.log10' in that specification.

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung InternetNode.js
log10Chrome Full support 38Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 25IE No support NoOpera Full support 25Safari Full support 8WebView Android Full support 38Chrome Android Full support 38Firefox Android Full support 25Opera Android Full support 25Safari iOS Full support 8Samsung Internet Android Full support 3.0nodejs Full support 0.12

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See also