DEGREES
Converts a numeric expression from radian values to degree values.
See also RADIANS.
Syntax
DEGREES( expr )
Arguments
Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Numeric expression |
Returns
When using the DEGREES floating point number scalar function, real arguments are automatically cast to double precision.
Notes
If the value is NULL, the result is NULL.
Examples
For these examples, consider the following table and contents:
CREATE TABLE trig(f DOUBLE);
INSERT INTO trig VALUES (0), (PI()/12), (PI()/8), (PI()/6)
, (PI()/4), (PI()/3), (3*PI()/8), (5*PI()/12), (PI()/2);
numbers=> SELECT f, DEGREES(f) FROM trig;
f | degrees
-------+--------
0 | 0
0.2618 | 15
0.3927 | 22.5
0.5236 | 30
0.7854 | 45
1.0472 | 60
1.1781 | 67.5
1.309 | 75
1.5708 | 90