exp

returns the natural exponential of a number.

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile OS: mac, windows, linux, ios, android Introduced: 1.0 Security:

# Syntax

the exp of number

# Params

- number : A real number, or an expression that evaluates to a number.

# Examples

exp(1) -- returns e

exp(theReturnedValue)

# Description

Use the exp function to obtain a power of e, e^ number.

The transcendental number e appears in many mathematical formulas.

If a math operation on finite inputs produces a non-finite output, an execution error is thrown. See math operations for more information.

# Tags

math,

# See

- **operator:** [[^]] - **function:** sqrt, exp10, ln, exp2, baseConvert, exp1 - **glossary:** return, math operation