Preamble
The Oracle/PLSQL ACOS function returns the number arcosine.
Oracle/PLSQL syntax of the ACOS function
ACOS( number_id )
Parameters and function arguments
- number_id – number to calculate the arcosine.
The ACOS function returns a numeric value.
The ACOS function can be used in the following versions of Oracle/PLSQL
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Oracle 12c, Oracle 11g, Oracle 10g, Oracle 9i, Oracle 8i
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Let’s consider some examples of the ACOS function and learn how to use the ACOS function in Oracle/PLSQL.
SELECT ACOS(0.2) FROM DUAL;
--Result: 1.36943840
SELECT ACOS(0.35) FROM DUAL;
--Result: 1.21322522
SELECT ACOS(-0.15) FROM DUAL;
--Result: 1.721364599
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