Examples for the tan formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
TAN syntax pattern
=TAN(radians)Use this TAN pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
TAN in a worksheet
=TAN(radians)Returns the tangent of an angle in radians.
When to use TAN
Use TAN when you need to return the tangent of an angle in radians.
- Convert and calculate angles.
- Model geometry, waves, and other trigonometric relationships.
How TAN works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, TAN follows the syntax TAN(radians). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common TAN mistakes
Most TAN 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.