PHP rad2deg() Function
In this chapter you will learn:
- Definition for PHP rad2deg() Function
- Syntax for PHP rad2deg() Function
- Parameter for PHP rad2deg() Function
- Return for PHP rad2deg() Function
- Example - Convert radians to degrees
Definition
The rad2deg()
function converts radians to degrees.
Radians are calculated as being $degrees
multiplied by the mathematical constant pi, then divided by 180.
Syntax
PHP rad2deg() Function has the following syntax.
float rad2deg ( float number )
Parameter
Parameter | Is Required | Description |
---|---|---|
number | Required. | A radian value to convert |
Return
Item | Description |
---|---|
Return Value | The equivalent of number in degrees |
Return Type | Float |
Example
Convert radians to degrees:
/*from ja v a2s. c o m*/
<?php
echo rad2deg(pi()) . "\n";
echo rad2deg(pi()/4) . "\n";
$atan_deg = rad2deg(atan(0.46));
echo $atan_deg;
?>
The code above generates the following result.
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- Definition for PHP rand() Function
- Syntax for PHP rand() Function
- Parameter for PHP rand() Function
- Return for PHP rand() Function
- Note for PHP rand() Function
- Example - Generate Random number
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