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SQL Reference : OpenEdge SQL Functions : DEGREES
 

DEGREES

Returns the number of degrees in an angle specified in radians by expression.

Syntax

DEGREES ( expression )

Notes

*The expression specifies an angle in radians.
*The expression must evaluate to a numeric data type.

Example

This example illustrates the DEGREES function:
SELECT DEGREES(3.14159265359) 'Degrees in pi Radians'
FROM SYSPROGRESS.SYSCALCTABLE;

Compatibility

ODBC compatible