Oracle Plsql Asin Function
Oracle / PLSQL: ASIN Function
This Oracle tutorial explains how to use the Oracle/PLSQL ASIN function with syntax and examples.
Description
The Oracle/PLSQL ASIN function returns the arc sine of a number.
Syntax
The syntax for the ASIN function in Oracle/PLSQL is:
ASIN( number )Parameters or Arguments
- number
The number used to calculate the arc sine.
Returns
The ASIN function returns a numeric value.
Applies To
The ASIN function can be used in the following versions of Oracle/PLSQL:
- Oracle 12c, Oracle 11g, Oracle 10g, Oracle 9i, Oracle 8i
Example
Let's look at some Oracle ASIN function examples and explore how to use the ASIN function in Oracle/PLSQL.
For example:
ASIN(0.2)
Output: 0.201357920790331
ASIN(0.35)
Output: 0.35757110364551
ASIN(-0.15)
Output: -0.150568272776686