Dax Function: ASIN
Category: Mathematical and Trigonometric Functions
The ASIN function in Power BI is a DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) function used to calculate the arcsine (inverse sine) of a given number. The arcsine is the angle, in radians, whose sine is the specified number. It is particularly useful in trigonometric and geometric calculations.
Purpose
The function is used to determine angles from sine values, which can be critical in various mathematical, engineering, and data visualization applications.
Type of Calculations
The ASIN function performs inverse trigonometric calculations. It takes a sine value (ranging from -1 to 1) as input and returns the corresponding angle in radians.
Practical Use Cases
- Calculating angles for trigonometric operations.
- Determining orientation or inclination in spatial data.
- Converting sine values into angular representations for further calculations or visualizations.
ASIN(<number>)
How Does ASIN Dax Function Works?
The ASIN function is based on the mathematical principle of arcsine. For a given sine value x, the arcsine function computes the angle θ such that: sin(θ)=x The output angle θ is in the range of to radians.
Example Formula
If sin(θ) = 0.5, then: θ = ASIN(0.5) =
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
<number> | Scalar | A numerical value between -1 and 1, representing the sine of an angle. |
What Does It Return?
The ASIN function returns a scalar value representing the angle, in radians, whose sine equals the input number. If the input is outside the range of -1 to 1, the function returns an error.
When Should We Use It?
- To convert sine values into angles for geometric modeling.
- In engineering calculations involving angles and trigonometric relationships.
- To prepare data for visualizations that represent angular relationships, such as radar or polar charts.
Examples
Basic Usage
ASIN(0.5)
Output: 0.523598776 radians (approximately, equivalent to 30 degrees).
Column Usage
Suppose you have a column [SineValues] containing sine values in a table.
= ASIN([SineValues])
This will compute the arcsine for each row in the column.
Advanced Usage
Combine with other DAX functions to calculate angles in degrees:
= ASIN(0.5) * (180 / PI())
Output: 30 degrees.
Tips and Tricks
- Ensure the input value is within the range [−1,1]. Values outside this range will result in an error.
- Use the DEGREES function or multiply by (180/PI()) to convert radians to degrees.
- Combine with trigonometric functions like SIN to perform forward and inverse transformations.
Performance Impact of ASIN DAX Function:
- The ASIN function is computationally efficient for scalar values.
- When applied to large datasets, ensure inputs are validated to avoid processing errors.
Simple Visualization
Imagine a unit circle. The ASIN function takes a sine value (y-coordinate of a point on the circle) and calculates the corresponding angle from the origin to that point.
Related Functions You Might Need
- SIN: Computes the sine of an angle.
- ACOS: Computes the arccosine (inverse cosine) of a number.
- ATAN: Computes the arctangent (inverse tangent) of a number.
- PI: Returns the value of π.
Want to Learn More?
For more information, check out the official Microsoft documentation for ASIN. You can also experiment with this function in your Power BI reports to explore its capabilities.
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The input value must be between -1 and 1.
Multiply the result by (180/π) or use the DEGREES function.
Yes, you can apply the ASIN function to each value in a column using DAX.
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