Trigonometric value

Tan(0°) = 0

Tangent — sine divided by cosine, equivalently opposite/adjacent in a right triangle; undefined where cos = 0.

How to derive tan(0°)

tan(0°)=0tan(0°) = 0

tan(0°) = sin(0°) / cos(0°) = 0 / 1 = 0. Geometrically, the line from origin at angle 0° has zero slope.

Unit-circle context

The angle 0° corresponds to 0 radians and sits on an axis on the unit circle.

Other trig values at 0°

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Frequently asked

What is the exact value of tan(0°)?
The exact value is 0. Its decimal approximation is 0.
How do you derive tan(0°)?
tan(0°) = sin(0°) / cos(0°) = 0 / 1 = 0. Geometrically, the line from origin at angle 0° has zero slope.
What is 0° in radians?
0° equals 0 radians (multiply degrees by π/180).

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