tan() function

The tan() function calculates the trigonometric tangent of the angle specified in degrees.

Syntax

tan(num.exp)

Parameter(s)

num.exp

Angle, specified in degrees from 0–360, to calculate its trigonometric tangent.

Description

The numeric expression is normalized to the range of 0–360 degrees.

Note: This is only accurate to three decimal digits.

Example(s)

tan.10 = tan(10)

See also

cos() function, BASIC functions, ln() function, Numeric expressions, sin() function, Statements and functions