ATAN

The ATAN function returns the arctangent of a number, that is, the arc whose tangent is the indicated one.

Syntax

ATAN(
    <value>
)

Parameters
  • value: Tangent of the arc to be obtained.
Returned value

The ATAN function returns a real number representing an angle in radians in the range -PI/2 to PI/2.

Additional Information

The result is a value in radians. If you want to express in sexagesimal degrees, you must multiply by 180/PI () or use the DEGREES function.

Graph of the arctangent function

Examples

ATAN function. Example of use

Related functions
Category
Mathematical and trigonometric
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 12:50