log10
Learn how to use the log10 function in Notion formulas.
The log10() function returns the base-10 logarithm of a number.
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log10(number)
For reference, here are the named components of a logarithm:
$\log_{base} argument = exponent$
A logarithm is the exponent of the base that returns the argument.

# Example Formulas

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log10(1000) // Output: 3
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log10(10) // Output: 1
Using Logarithms in the Real World – BetterExplained

## Computing Logs with Other Bases (Log Base X)

Notion only provides log10(), log2, and ln because those are by far the most commonly-used log bases.
However, if you need to compute a log with a different base, you can use the change of base formula:
$\log_x y= (\frac{\ln y}{\ln x})$
So, for example:
$\log_3 81 = (\frac{\ln 81}{\ln 3})$
Here’s a Notion formula to compute this:
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ln(81) / ln(3) // Output: 4

# Example Database

$log_{10}$
can be used to perform an interesting mathematical trick – finding the length (i.e. number of digits) in any number. It is done by taking the floor value of a number’s
$log_{10}$
$\lfloor log_{10}n \rfloor + 1$
The example database below shows this trick in action.

## View and Duplicate Database

log10
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## "Length" Property Formula

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// Compressed
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floor(log10(prop("Num"))) + 1
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// Expanded
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floor(
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log10(
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prop("Num")
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)
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) + 1
If you’re curious about the math behind why this trick works, check out this thread:
Proof: How many digits does a number have? $\lfloor \log_{10} n \rfloor +1$
Mathematics Stack Exchange
The formula itself is quite simple:
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We pass prop("Num") to the log10() function.
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This value is then run through the floor function in order to round it to its nearest integer of lower or equal value.
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Finally, we add 1.