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Mathematical constants and functions

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A mathematical constant is a number, which has a special meaning for calculations. For example, the constant π means the ratio of the length of a circle's circumference to its diameter. This value is always the same for any circle.

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Tables structure

  • Value numerical of the constant and link to MathWorld or to OEIS Wiki.
  • LaTeX: Formula or series in TeX format.
  • Formula: For use in program Wolfram Alpha.
  • OEIS: On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences.
  • Continued fraction: In the simple form [to integer; frac1, frac2, frac3, ...], overline if periodic.
  • Year: Discovery of the constant, or dates of the author.
  • Web format: Value in appropriate format for web browsers.
  • : Number types.
  • R – Rational number
  • I – Irrational number
  • A – Algebraic number
  • T – Transcendental number
  • C – Non-real Complex number
  • Table of constants and functions

    You can choose the order of the list by clicking on the name, value, OEIS, etc..

    References

    Mathematical constants and functions Wikipedia