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Arccos Calculator (Inverse Cosine)

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Calculates the angle whose cosine is a given number. The result is given in degrees.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Cosine Value in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Arccos (Degrees) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Cosine of 0

Cosine Value: 1 unitless

Arccos (Degrees): 0 degrees

Cosine of 1/2 (60 degrees)

Cosine Value: 0.5 unitless

Arccos (Degrees): 60 degrees

Cosine of 0 (90 degrees)

Cosine Value: 0 unitless

Arccos (Degrees): 90 degrees

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