Math.acosh Function (JavaScript)

Returns the hyperbolic arccosine (or inverse hyperbolic cosine) of a number.

Syntax

Math.acosh(number)  

Parameters

The required number argument is a numeric expression.

Return Value

The inverse hyperbolic cosine of the number argument, in radians.

Example

The following code shows how to use the acosh function.

var v1 = Math.acosh(3);  
vary v2 = Math.acosh(-1);  

document.write(v1);  
document.write("</br>");  
document.write(v2);  

// Output:  
// 1.762747174039086  
// NaN  

Remarks

Applies To: Math Object

Requirements

Supported in Microsoft Edge (Edge browser). Also supported in Store apps (Microsoft Edge on Windows 10). See Version Information.
Not supported in the following document modes: Quirks, Internet Explorer 6 standards, Internet Explorer 7 standards, Internet Explorer 8 standards, Internet Explorer 9 standards, Internet Explorer 10 standards, Internet Explorer 11 standards. Not supported in Windows 8.1.

See Also

Math.acos Function
Math.asin Function
Math.atan Function
Math.cos Function
Math.sin Function
Math.tan Function
Math Object