MySQL: ASIN Function

This tutorial explains how to use the MySQL ASIN function with syntax and examples.

Description

The MySQL ASIN function returns the arc sine of a number.

Syntax

The syntax for the ASIN function in MySQL is:

ASIN( number )

Parameters or Arguments

number

The number used to calculate the arc sine.

Note

• The ASIN function will return NULL, if number is not within the range of -1 to 1.

Applies To

The ASIN function can be used in the following versions of MySQL:

• MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23

Example

Let's look at some MySQL ASIN function examples and explore how to use the ASIN function in MySQL.

For example:

mysql> SELECT ASIN(0.75);
Output: 0.848062078981481

mysql> SELECT ASIN(0.2);
Output: 0.2013579207903308

mysql> SELECT ASIN(-0.9);
Output: -1.1197695149986342

mysql> SELECT ASIN(2);
Output: NULL