Angle of complex number

Calculator for the angle of a complex number


This calculator calculates the angle of a complex number. For calculation enter a complex number, then click the 'Calculate' button.

The result is the angle to the x-axis, it can be displayed in degrees or radians.


Angle calculater

 Input
Complex number +  i
Decimal places
 Result
Angle
Angle measure

Angle φ = 45°


Description of the angle of a complex number


Every complex number \(z\) can be represented as a vector in the Gaussian number plane. This vector is uniquely defined by the real part and the imaginary part of the complex number \(z\).

A vector emanating from the zero point can also be used as a pointer. This pointer is uniquely defined by its length and the angle \(φ\) to the real axis (x).

Positive angles are measured counterclockwise, negative angles are clockwise.


Formula and example


\(\displaystyle θ = tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) \)

\(\displaystyle θ = tan^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) ≈ 36.87 \)

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