Excel ASIN Function

This post will guide you how to use Excel ASIN function with syntax and examples in Microsoft excel.

Description

The Excel ASIN function returns the arcsine value of a number.

The ASIN function is a build-in function in Microsoft Excel and it is categorized as a Math and Trigonometry Function.

The ASIN function is available in Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000, Excel 2011 for Mac.

Syntax

The syntax of the ASIN function is as below:

= ASIN (number)

Where the ASIN function argument is:
Number – This is a required argument.  A number between -1 and 1 that you want the arccosine value.

Example

The below examples will show you how to use Excel ASIN function to return the arcsine value of a number.

#1 = ASIN (B1)

Note: the above formula will return the arcsine value of B1 cell.