Oracle Plsql Tan Function

Oracle / PLSQL: TAN Function

This Oracle tutorial explains how to use the Oracle/PLSQL TAN function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Oracle/PLSQL TAN function returns the tangent of n.

Syntax

The syntax for the TAN function in Oracle/PLSQL is:

TAN( n )

Parameters or Arguments

n

A numeric value used to calculate the tangent. It is an angle expressed in radians.

Returns

The TAN function returns a numeric value.

Applies To

The TAN 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 TAN function examples and explore how to use the TAN function in Oracle/PLSQL.

For example:

TAN(3)
Output: -0.142546543074278

TAN(5.2)
Output: -1.88564187751976

TAN(-5.2)
Output: 1.88564187751976

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