The asin() method returns the arcsine of a number as a value between -PI/2 and PI/2 radians.
Note: If the parameter x is outside the range -1 to 1, the browser will return NaN.
Tip: 1 will return the value of PI/2.
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The asin() method is supported in all major browsers.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A number |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Number | A Number, from -PI/2 to PI/2, or NaN if the value is outside the range of -1 to 1 |
| JavaScript Version: | 1.0 |
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JavaScript Math Object
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