Math

Harmonic Number Calculator

Find the nth harmonic number.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Hₙ 2.929
Formula: Hₙ = 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + … + 1/n
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. n = 10
3.
4. Hₙ = 2.929
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The harmonic number sums the reciprocals of the first n integers.

The math behind it

Hₙ = Σ 1/k for k = 1..n. It grows slowly, roughly like ln(n) + 0.577.

Worked Example

H₁₀ ≈ 2.929.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it converge?

No — the harmonic series diverges to infinity, just very slowly.

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