8.2.3. ASIN()

Available in

DSQL, PSQL

Possible name conflict

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Syntax

  1. ASIN (number)
Table 101. ASIN Function Parameter
ParameterDescription

number

An expression of a numeric type within the range [-1; 1]

Result type

DOUBLE PRECISION

Description

Returns the arc sine of the argument.

  • The result is an angle in the range [-pi/2, pi/2].

  • If the argument is outside the range [-1, 1], NaN is returned.