Secant Calculator

Secant Calculator

Calculate secant from an angle in degrees or radians.

Last updated: June 2026 | By Patchworkr Team

Secant
Calculate sec(theta) to see the result

What Is Secant?

Secant is the reciprocal of cosine. If cosine is zero, secant is undefined.

How To Calculate Secant

  1. Enter an angle.
  2. Choose degrees or radians.
  3. Convert the angle to cosine.
  4. Take the reciprocal of cosine.

Worked Example

sec(60 degrees) = 2 because cos(60 degrees) = 1/2.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is secant undefined?

Whenever cosine is zero.

Can I use radians?

Yes. The calculator accepts both degrees and radians.

Is secant the reciprocal of sine?

No. Secant is the reciprocal of cosine.

Does the calculator reject invalid angles?

Yes. It rejects non-numeric input and undefined secant cases.

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