❮ Math Methods
Example
System.out.println(Math.tan(0.5));
System.out.println(Math.tan(-0.5));
System.out.println(Math.tan(1));
System.out.println(Math.tan(-3));
System.out.println(Math.tan(Math.PI/4));Definition and Usage
The tan() method returns the tangent of an angle.
Note
Angles are measured in radians.
Tip
You can use the constant Math.PI to make fractions of PI for angles.
Syntax
public static double tan(double
angle )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| angle | Required. An angle in radians to find the tangent of. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A double value representing the tangent of an angle. |
|---|---|
| Java version: | Any |