About the Inverse Tangent Calculator
Find the angle whose tan is x (tan⁻¹ or arctan) in degrees and radians, with the principal range explained.
Also known as: arctan, tan^-1, inverse tan, atan calculator, arctangent calculator.
How to use this calculator
- Enter value x.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
θ = tan⁻¹(x)
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Value x = 1
the calculator returns:
- Angle: 45 °
- Radians: 0.7853981634