Category: Number
Syntax: Exp ( number ) |
Parameters:
numberAny expression that resolves to a numeric value.
Data type returned: Number
Description:
Returns the value of the constant e raised to the power of number. The Exp() function is the inverse of the Ln() function.
To return the value of the constant e itself, use Exp (1), which returns 2.7182818284590452. You can use the SetPrecision() function to return e with up to 400 digits of precision.
Examples:
Function |
Results |
---|---|
Round ( Exp ( 5 ); 3 ) |
Returns 148.413. |
Exp ( Ln ( 5 )) |
Returns 5. |
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