Math.asinh() - JavaScript | MDN

Try it

console.log(Math.asinh(1));
// Expected output: 0.881373587019543

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

console.log(Math.asinh(-1));
// Expected output: -0.881373587019543

console.log(Math.asinh(2));
// Expected output: 1.4436354751788103

Syntax

Parameters

x

A number.

Return value

The inverse hyperbolic sine of x.

Description

Because asinh() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.asinh(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

Examples

Using Math.asinh()

js

Math.asinh(-Infinity); // -Infinity
Math.asinh(-1); // -0.881373587019543
Math.asinh(-0); // -0
Math.asinh(0); // 0
Math.asinh(1); // 0.881373587019543
Math.asinh(Infinity); // Infinity

Specifications

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

Browser compatibility

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