COS
Applies to: 
Calculated column
Calculated table
Measure
Visual calculation
Returns the cosine of the given angle.
Syntax
COS(number)
Parameters
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| number | Required. The angle in radians for which you want the cosine. |
Return value
Returns the cosine of the given angle.
Remarks
If the angle is in degrees, either multiply the angle by PI()/180 or use the RADIANS function to convert the angle to radians.
Example
| Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| = COS(1.047) | Cosine of 1.047 radians | 0.5001711 |
| = COS(60*PI()/180) | Cosine of 60 degrees | 0.5 |
| = COS(RADIANS(60)) | Cosine of 60 degrees | 0.5 |