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Math.log2()

The Math.log2() static method returns the base 2 logarithm of a number. That is

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Syntax

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Math.log2(x)

Parameters

x

A number greater than or equal to 0.

Return value

The base 2 logarithm of x. If x < 0, returns NaN.

Description

Because log2() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.log2(), 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(2). For log2(e), use the constant Math.LOG2E, which is 1 / Math.LN2.

Examples

Using Math.log2()

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Math.log2(-2); // NaN
Math.log2(-0); // -Infinity
Math.log2(0); // -Infinity
Math.log2(1); // 0
Math.log2(2); // 1
Math.log2(3); // 1.584962500721156
Math.log2(1024); // 10
Math.log2(Infinity); // Infinity

Specifications

Browser compatibility

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log2 38 12 25 25 8 38 25 25 8 3.0 38 1.0 0.12.0

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Math/log2