How do you calculate log_2 1? Precalculus Properties of Logarithmic Functions Common Logs 1 Answer Konstantinos Michailidis Apr 22, 2016 log_2 x means the power you have to raise 2 in order to get x. In order to get 1 the power is zero 0 because by convention 2^0=1. Hence log_2 1=0 Answer link Related questions What is the common logarithm of 10? How do I find the common logarithm of a number? What is a common logarithm or common log? What are common mistakes students make with common log? How do I find the common logarithm of 589,000? How do I find the number whose common logarithm is 2.6025? What is the common logarithm of 54.29? What is the value of the common logarithm log 10,000? What is log_10 10? How do I work in log_10 in Excel? See all questions in Common Logs Impact of this question 1507 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License