Tan function

Tan function

Format


Tan(angleInRadians)

Parameter

angleInRadians - any numeric expression or field containing a numeric expression, in radians.

Data type returned

number

Description

Returns the tangent of angleInRadians.

Note With the Tan function, you cannot use values exactly equal to 90 degrees (Pi/2 radians), or multiples of 90 degrees.

Examples

Tan(.13) returns .13073731....

Tan(Radians(34)) returns .6745085.

Related topics

Functions reference (category list)