ASIN Formula

Returns the inverse sine of a number, in radians.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=ASIN(number)
number
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the ASIN formula.

Examples for the asin formula

Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.

ASIN syntax pattern

=ASIN(number)

Use this ASIN pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.

ASIN in a worksheet

=ASIN(A2)

Returns the inverse sine of a number, in radians.

When to use ASIN

Use ASIN when you need to return the inverse sine of a number, in radians.

  • Convert and calculate angles.
  • Model geometry, waves, and other trigonometric relationships.

How ASIN works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, ASIN follows the syntax ASIN(number). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common ASIN mistakes

Most ASIN issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.

  • Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
  • Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
  • Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.

Related formulas

DEGREESRADIANSSINCOS

ASIN formula FAQ

What does the asin formula do?

ASIN returns the inverse sine of a number, in radians.

What is the syntax for ASIN?

The syntax is ASIN(number). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

Can Quadratic AI help with ASIN?

Yes. Quadratic AI can write a ASIN formula, explain existing formula logic, or help debug broken references and unexpected results.

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