APPX Software Library

Chapter 4: SQL Language Elements

4.9.2.29 DEGREES function (ODBC compatible)

Syntax

DEGREES ( expression )

Description

The scalar function DEGREES returns the number of degrees in an angle specified in radians by expression.

Example

SELECT DEGREES(3.14159265359) 'Degrees in pi Radians'
     FROM SYSTPE.SYSCALCTABLE;

Notes

  • expression specifies an angle in radians
  • expression must evaluate to a numeric data type.