TAN
Applies to: 
Calculated column
Calculated table
Measure
Visual calculation
Returns the tangent of the given angle.
Syntax
TAN(number)
Parameters
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| number | Required. The angle in radians for which you want the tangent. |
Return value
Returns the tangent of the given angle.
Remarks
If your argument is in degrees, multiply it by PI()/180 or use the RADIANS function to convert it to radians.
Example
| Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| = TAN(0.785) | Tangent of 0.785 radians (0.99920) | 0.99920 |
| = TAN(45*PI()/180) | Tangent of 45 degrees (1) | 1 |
| = TAN(RADIANS(45)) | Tangent of 45 degrees (1) | 1 |