Math.acosh() - JavaScript | MDN

Try it

console.log(Math.acosh(0.999999999999));
// Expected output: NaN

console.log(Math.acosh(1));
// Expected output: 0

console.log(Math.acosh(2));
// Expected output: 1.3169578969248166

console.log(Math.acosh(2.5));
// Expected output: 1.566799236972411

Syntax

Parameters

x

A number greater than or equal to 1.

Return value

The inverse hyperbolic cosine of x. If x is less than 1, returns NaN.

Description

Because acosh() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.acosh(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created (Math is no constructor).

Examples

Using Math.acosh()

js

Math.acosh(0); // NaN
Math.acosh(1); // 0
Math.acosh(2); // 1.3169578969248166
Math.acosh(Infinity); // Infinity

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript® 2027 Language Specification
# sec-math.acosh

Browser compatibility

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