Excel ASIN function
Description
The ASIN function calculates the arcsine of a give number, and returns an angle which is in radians between -π/2 and π/2.
Syntax and arguments
Formula syntax
=ASIN(number) |
Arguments
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Return Value
The ASIN function returns an angle of triangle in radian.
Usage and Examples
Take 0.2 for instance.
To return an angle in radian
Formula
=ASIN(0.2)
Return: 0.20136
To return an angle in degrees
Formula
=ASIN(0.2)*180/PI()
or
=DEGREES(ASIN(0.2))
Return: 11.537
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Relative Functions:
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Excel COS Function
The COS function returns the cosine of an angle given in radians.
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