Cosine of Radians

Calculate cos(x) from an angle entered in radians.

Author

Dr. Pablo Gutierrez

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Chilean climate scientist at the University of Chile, modeling glacier retreat in the Patagonian ice fields

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Prof. Hans Muller

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German renewable energy engineer at TU Munich, pioneering grid-scale hydrogen storage solutions

Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

Table of Contents

  1. Reference values
  2. Calculator
  3. Reference table
  4. FAQs
  5. Methodology and review
  6. Related conversions

0 rad =

1 Cosine Value

Representative value from the Cosine of Radians reference table.

Reference Values

Browse 25 reference values with individual detail pages for quick lookup.

Browse all reference values

Cosine of Radians

Calculate cos(x) from an angle entered in radians.

Calculated Result

Reference Table

Use this complete table for quick lookup and internal linking to specific value pages.

Cosine of Radians Reference
Angle (Radians)cos(x)
-3.141593 rad-1 Cosine Value
-2.879793 rad-0.965926 Cosine Value
-2.617994 rad-0.866025 Cosine Value
-2.356194 rad-0.707106 Cosine Value
-2.094395 rad-0.5 Cosine Value
-1.832596 rad-0.258819 Cosine Value
-1.570796 rad0 Cosine Value
-1.308997 rad0.258819 Cosine Value
-1.047198 rad0.5 Cosine Value
-0.785398 rad0.707107 Cosine Value
-0.523599 rad0.866025 Cosine Value
-0.261799 rad0.965926 Cosine Value
0 rad1 Cosine Value
0.261799 rad0.965926 Cosine Value
0.523599 rad0.866025 Cosine Value
0.785398 rad0.707107 Cosine Value
1.047198 rad0.5 Cosine Value
1.308997 rad0.258819 Cosine Value
1.570796 rad0 Cosine Value
1.832596 rad-0.258819 Cosine Value
2.094395 rad-0.5 Cosine Value
2.356194 rad-0.707106 Cosine Value
2.617994 rad-0.866025 Cosine Value
2.879793 rad-0.965926 Cosine Value
3.141593 rad-1 Cosine Value

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cosine of Radians, formulas, and typical use cases.

What does the Cosine of Radians calculator do?

It helps with evaluating cosine values in radian-based math and signal calculations.

What formula does the Cosine of Radians calculator use?

cos(x) returns the cosine of an angle in radians.

What inputs are valid?

Any finite radian angle is valid.

When would I use this?

evaluating cosine values in radian-based math and signal calculations

Methodology and Review

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