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Oracle / PLSQL: TANH Function

This Oracle tutorial explains how to use the Oracle/PLSQL TANH function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Oracle/PLSQL TANH function returns the hyperbolic tangent of n.

Syntax

The syntax for the TANH function in Oracle/PLSQL is:

TANH( n )

Parameters or Arguments

n
A numberic value used to calculate the hyperbolic tangent.

Returns

The TANH function returns a numeric value.

Applies To

The TANH function can be used in the following versions of Oracle/PLSQL:

  • Oracle 12c, Oracle 11g, Oracle 10g, Oracle 9i, Oracle 8i

Example

Let's look at some Oracle TANH function examples and explore how to use the TANH function in Oracle/PLSQL.

For example:

TANH(3)
Result: 0.99505475368673

TANH(5.2)
Result: 0.999939136886199

TANH(-5.2)
Result: -0.999939136886199