Logarithm and Antilogarithm Tables

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In summary, the conversation was about downloading a logarithm and antilogarithm table in excel sheet or PDF file. However, it was suggested that it is quicker and more convenient to create one in Excel or use a calculator instead of searching for a downloadable table.
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Hi, Friends.

Please suggest me any link from where I can download logarithm and antilogarithm table in excel sheet or PDF file.

Please help me.

Thank you all
 
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You can make one yourself with Excel.
It is probably as quick as looking for log/exp tables (who needs them in times of computers everywhere?).
 
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Search in google images
 
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thunderhadron said:
Hi, Friends.

Please suggest me any link from where I can download logarithm and antilogarithm table in excel sheet or PDF file.

Please help me.

Thank you all

Every version of EXCEL that I have ever seen has logarithms built-int. Is that what you need, or do you truly want/need a hard-copy sheet of logarithms on actual paper?

Normally we just use a log table and work "backwards" to get the antilogarithm.
 
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And since calclulators will do exponentials and logarithms, there is really no need for a table of logarithms any more.
 

FAQ: Logarithm and Antilogarithm Tables

1. What are logarithm and antilogarithm tables?

Logarithm and antilogarithm tables are reference tables used to find the values of logarithms and antilogarithms. Logarithms are the inverse of exponentials and are used to solve equations involving exponents. Antilogarithms are the inverse of logarithms and are used to find the value of an exponential given its logarithm.

2. Why are logarithm and antilogarithm tables useful?

Logarithm and antilogarithm tables are useful because they provide a fast and easy way to find the values of logarithms and antilogarithms without having to use a calculator. They were commonly used before the invention of calculators and are still used today in certain fields such as engineering and science.

3. How do you read a logarithm table?

A logarithm table has two columns - the left column contains the logarithms and the right column contains the corresponding numbers. To read a logarithm from the table, find the number in the left column that is closest to the given value and then read the corresponding logarithm in the right column. For example, if you need to find the logarithm of 24, you would look for the number 2.4 in the left column and find the corresponding logarithm of 1.3802 in the right column.

4. How do you use an antilogarithm table?

To use an antilogarithm table, first find the mantissa (the part after the decimal point) of the number you want to find the antilogarithm of. Then, locate the corresponding row in the table and find the number in the left column that is closest to the mantissa. The corresponding number in the right column is the antilogarithm. Finally, add the characteristic (the integer part of the logarithm) to the antilogarithm to get the final value. For example, if you want to find the antilogarithm of 0.568, you would look for the row with a mantissa of 0.568 and find the number 3.65 in the right column. Adding the characteristic of 2 would give you the final value of 365.

5. Are logarithm and antilogarithm tables still relevant today?

While calculators have made logarithm and antilogarithm tables less commonly used, they are still relevant in certain fields such as engineering and science. They can also be useful for quickly estimating values and can serve as a helpful tool for understanding the concept of logarithms and antilogarithms. Additionally, some standardized tests may not allow the use of calculators, making logarithm and antilogarithm tables a necessary tool for solving certain problems.

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