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JavaScript atan() Method

❮ JavaScript Math Object

Example

Return the arctangent of a specified number:

Math.atan(2);
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Definition and Usage

The atan() method returns the arctangent of a number as a value between -PI/2 and PI/2 radians.


Browser Support

Method
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Syntax

Math.atan(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
x Required. A number

Technical Details

Return Value: A Number, from -PI/2 to PI/2, or NaN if the value is empty
JavaScript Version: ECMAScript 1

❮ JavaScript Math Object