Complete Integral Formula Sheet: All Essential Indefinite and Definite Integral Formulas

This article provides a comprehensive collection of the most important integral formulas in calculus, including basic integrals, power rules, exponential and logarithmic integrals, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric integrals, hyperbolic functions, integration techniques, and definite integral identities.

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~3 min read • Updated Mar 19, 2026

1. Basic Integral Rules


∫ 0 dx = C
∫ k dx = kx + C
∫ x dx = x²/2 + C
∫ xⁿ dx = xⁿ⁺¹ / (n + 1) + C     (n ≠ -1)
∫ 1/x dx = ln|x| + C

2. Exponential and Logarithmic Integrals


∫ eˣ dx = eˣ + C
∫ aˣ dx = aˣ / ln(a) + C
∫ ln(x) dx = x ln(x) − x + C
∫ e^(kx) dx = e^(kx) / k + C

3. Trigonometric Integrals


∫ sin(x) dx = −cos(x) + C
∫ cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C
∫ tan(x) dx = −ln|cos(x)| + C
∫ cot(x) dx = ln|sin(x)| + C
∫ sec(x) dx = ln|sec(x) + tan(x)| + C
∫ csc(x) dx = ln|csc(x) − cot(x)| + C

4. Trigonometric Power Integrals


∫ sin²(x) dx = (x/2) − (sin(2x)/4) + C
∫ cos²(x) dx = (x/2) + (sin(2x)/4) + C
∫ sec²(x) dx = tan(x) + C
∫ csc²(x) dx = −cot(x) + C

5. Inverse Trigonometric Integrals


∫ 1/√(1 − x²) dx = arcsin(x) + C
∫ −1/√(1 − x²) dx = arccos(x) + C
∫ 1/(1 + x²) dx = arctan(x) + C
∫ 1/(|x|√(x² − 1)) dx = arcsec(x) + C

6. Hyperbolic Function Integrals


∫ sinh(x) dx = cosh(x) + C
∫ cosh(x) dx = sinh(x) + C
∫ tanh(x) dx = ln|cosh(x)| + C
∫ sech²(x) dx = tanh(x) + C

7. Integration by Substitution


If u = g(x), then:

∫ f(g(x)) g'(x) dx = ∫ f(u) du

8. Integration by Parts


∫ u dv = uv − ∫ v du

9. Rational Function Integrals


∫ 1/(x² + a²) dx = (1/a) arctan(x/a) + C
∫ 1/(x² − a²) dx = (1/2a) ln|(x − a)/(x + a)| + C
∫ x/(x² + a²) dx = (1/2) ln(x² + a²) + C

10. Definite Integral Properties

aa f(x) dx = 0
∫ab f(x) dx = − ∫ba f(x) dx
∫ab [f(x) + g(x)] dx = ∫ f(x) dx + ∫ g(x) dx

11. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus


If F'(x) = f(x), then:

∫ab f(x) dx = F(b) − F(a)

12. Special Integrals


∫ √(a² − x²) dx = (x/2)√(a² − x²) + (a²/2) arcsin(x/a) + C
∫ √(x² − a²) dx = (x/2)√(x² − a²) − (a²/2) ln|x + √(x² − a²)| + C
∫ √(a² + x²) dx = (x/2)√(a² + x²) + (a²/2) ln|x + √(a² + x²)| + C

Conclusion

This formula sheet covers all essential integral formulas used in calculus, engineering, physics, and mathematics. With these rules, you can evaluate most standard integrals and build a strong foundation for advanced problem‑solving.

Written & researched by Dr. Shahin Siami