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log function

Applies to: check marked yes Databricks SQL check marked yes Databricks Runtime

Returns the logarithm of expr with base.

Syntax

log( [base,] expr)

Arguments

  • base: An optional expression that evaluates to a numeric.
  • expr: An expression that evaluates to a numeric.

Returns

A DOUBLE.

If base or expr are less than or equal to 0 the result is NULL. log(expr) is a synonym for ln(expr).

Examples

> SELECT log(10, 100);
    2.0
> SELECT log(e());
    1.0