Mathematical constant

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A mathematical constant is a number, which has a special meaning for calculations. For example, the constant π (pronounced "pie") means the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.[1][2] This value is always the same for any circle. A mathematical constant is often a real, non-integral number of interest.[3]

In contrast to physical constants, mathematical constants do not come from physical measurements.[source?]

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Key mathematical constants

The following table contains some important mathematical constants:

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Constants and series

The following table contains a list of constants and series in mathematics, with the following columns:

  • Value: Numerical value of the constant.
  • LaTeX: Formula or series in TeX format.
  • Formula: For use in programs such as Mathematica or Wolfram Alpha.
  • OEIS: Link to On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS), where the constants are available with more details.
  • Continued fraction: In the simple form [to integer; frac1, frac2, frac3, ...] (in brackets if periodic)
  • Type:

Note that the list can be ordered correspondingly by clicking on the header title at the top of the table.

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