TAN

Syntax

TAN(numericExpression)

Description

Returns the tangent value of the given argument. Argument must be a numeric expression in radians units. Returned value type is float.

Examples

REM Tangent value
PRINT "Tangent value of a is "; TAN(a)

Remarks

• This function is 100% Sinclair BASIC Compatible
• If the given argument type is not float, it will be converted to float before operating with it.

See also

• SIN and ASN
• COS and ACS
• ATN
• Faster library option for lower accuracy trigonometry for games: FTAN