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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 |