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.
Examples
Category
Mathematical and trigonometric