clog10 - Linux

Overview

clog10 is a command-line utility used to calculate the common logarithm (base 10) of a given number. The common logarithm represents the exponent to which 10 must be raised to produce the specified number.

Syntax

clog10 [options] <number>

Options/Flags

| Option | Description | Default Value |
|—|—|—|
| -h, –help | Display usage information and exit | N/A |
| -v, –version | Display version information and exit | N/A |

Examples

  • Calculate the common logarithm of 100:

    clog10 100

    Output: 2

  • Calculate the common logarithm of a floating-point number:

    clog10 3.14159265

    Output: 0.497149872665

  • Use clog10 in a script to perform logarithmic calculations:

    #!/bin/bash

# Calculate the common logarithm of several numbers
echo "Logarithm of 100:" $(clog10 100)
echo "Logarithm of 3.14159265:" $(clog10 3.14159265)

Common Issues

  • Logarithm of negative numbers: clog10 does not support calculating the logarithm of negative numbers.

Integration

  • calc: Combine clog10 with calc to perform complex logarithmic calculations in an interactive environment.

Related Commands

  • log: Calculate the natural logarithm (base e)
  • log1p: Calculate the natural logarithm (base e) of (1 + number)
  • log2: Calculate the base-2 logarithm