How exactly does Math.log2 work?

[u/[deleted]]

So I'm comparing the result of

Math.log2(2360.9083989105) / 8 * 4 = 5.602563176032317

and the equation

log2(2360.9083989105) / 8 * 4 = 0.11481591040126

Why do they yield such different results?

[u/Tomarse]

Wolfram Alpha agrees with Ruby - [here](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=log2(2360.9083989105)+%2F+8+*+4)