COS

A mathematic function that returns the trigonometric cosine of the given angle (in radians) in the given expression.

Syntax

COS ( float_expression )

Arguments

float_expression

Is an expression of type float.

Return Types

float

Examples

This example returns the COS of the given angle.

DECLARE @angle float
SET @angle = 14.78
SELECT 'The COS of the angle is: ' + CONVERT(varchar,COS(@angle))
GO

Here is the result set:

The COS of the angle is: -0.599465                      

(1 row(s) affected)

See Also

Mathematical Functions