In Microsoft Excel, an ASIN is a Math and Trigonometry function, and its purpose is to return the arcsine or inverse of a number. The arcsine is the angle whose sine is a number.
The formula for the ASIN function is ASIN(number).
The syntax for the ASIN function is below:
Number: The sine of the angle you want must be from -1 to 1. It is required.
How to use the ASIN function in Excel
Follow the steps below to use the Excel ASIN function:
- Launch Excel
- Enter data or use existing data.
- Enter a formula into the cell.
- Press Enter.
- See result.
Launch Microsoft Excel.
If you type the ratio 0.5 into the cell, then enter the formula in the cell you want to add the result.
Enter into the cell the formula =ASIN(A2).
Then press Enter.
It will return the Radian 0.523599.
If you type the formula as =ASIN(A3)*180/PI(). The result would be 30 degrees.
There are two other methods to use the ASIN function.
Method one is to click the fx button on the top left of the Excel worksheet.
An Insert Function dialog box will appear.
Inside the dialog box, in the section Select a Category, select Math and Trigonometry from the list box.
In the section Select a Function, choose the ASIN function from the list.
Then click OK.
A Function Arguments dialog box will open.
In the Number entry box, type cell A2.
Then click OK.
Method two is to click the Formulas tab and click the Math and Trigonometry button in the Function Library group.
Then select ASIN from the drop-down menu.
A Function Arguments dialog box will open.
Follow the same method in Method 1.
Then click Ok.
Can Excel do trig functions?
Yes, Excel has built-in functions for trigonometric calculations. These functions include SIN, COS, TAN, ASIN, ACOS, and ATAN. You must enter the function name in a cell to use these functions, followed by the argument (the angle or number you want to evaluate).
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What are math and trig functions in Excel?
Mathematical and trigonometric functions in Excel are built-in functions that allow you to perform calculations on numerical data in your spreadsheets. These functions help you automate everyday mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rounding, etc.
READ: How to use the PI function in Excel
We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to use the ASIN function in Microsoft Excel.
