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Arctangent Calculator

The Arctangent Calculator determines the inverse tangent of a given value.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter the value for which you want to find the arctangent.
  2. The arctangent in degrees and radians will be displayed automatically.

Learn More About Arctangent Calculator

Understanding Arctangent

The arctangent function, often written as atan(x) or tan⁻¹(x), is the inverse of the tangent function. It returns the angle whose tangent is the given number.

Radians vs. Degrees

Radians and degrees are both units for measuring angles. There are 2π radians in a full circle (360 degrees). To convert from radians to degrees, multiply by 180/π. To convert from degrees to radians, multiply by π/180.

Common Arctangent Values

  • atan(0) = 0 degrees = 0 radians
  • atan(1) = 45 degrees = π/4 radians
  • atan(√3) = 60 degrees = π/3 radians

About

The Arctangent Calculator determines the inverse tangent of a given value. It returns the angle, expressed in degrees and radians, whose tangent is equal to the input.

Use Cases

  • Calculating angles in trigonometry.
  • Finding the angle of elevation or depression.
  • Solving problems in physics and engineering that involve angles.
  • Converting between rectangular and polar coordinates.

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