ACOTH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

What is ACOTH function in Excel?

ACOTH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the inverse hyperbolic cotangent of a number.

Syntax of ACOTH function

ACOTH(number)

The ACOTH function syntax has the following arguments.

Number: The absolute value of Number must be greater than 1.

ACOTH formula explanation

• The hyperbolic arccotangent is an analog of the ordinary (circular) arccotangent.
• If Number is less than 1, ACOTH returns the #NUM! error value.
• If the absolute value of Number is less than 1, ACOT returns the #VALUE! error value.
• This mathematical equation is used:

Example of ACOTH function

Steps to follow:

1. Open a new Excel worksheet.

2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1

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Formula	Description	Result
=ACOTH(6)	Returns the hyperbolic arccotangent of 6 (0.168).	0.168