Secant Calculator

sec(θ) = 1.4142

Understanding the Secant Function

What is Secant?

The secant function (sec θ) is the reciprocal of the cosine function. For a right triangle, it represents the ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side.

θ Adjacent Opposite Hypotenuse

sec(θ) = 1/cos(θ) = hypotenuse/adjacent