Math.E

The Math.E static data property represents Euler’s number, the base of natural logarithms, e, which is approximately 2.718.

function compoundOneYear(interestRate, currentVal) {
  return currentVal * Math.E ** interestRate;
}

console.log(Math.E);
// Expected output: 2.718281828459045

console.log((1 + 1 / 1000000) ** 1000000);
// Expected output: 2.718280469 (approximately)

console.log(compoundOneYear(0.05, 100));
// Expected output: 105.12710963760242

Value

$$\mathtt{Math.E} = e \approx 2.718$$

0

Description

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

Examples

Using Math.E

The following function returns e:

function getNapier() {
  return Math.E;
}

getNapier(); // 2.718281828459045

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

• exp()
• log()
• log1p()