Math.asinh()

The Math.asinh() function returns the hyperbolic arcsine of a number, that is

Math.asinh ( x ) = arsinh ( x ) = the unique y such that sinh ( y ) = x \mathtt{\operatorname{Math.asinh}(x)} = \operatorname{arsinh}(x) = \text{ the unique } ; y ; \text{such that} ; \sinh(y) = x

Syntax

Math.asinh(x)

Parameters

x

A number.

Return value

The hyperbolic arcsine of the given number.

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()

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

Polyfill

Math.asinh can be emulated with the following function:

if (!Math.asinh) Math.asinh = function(x) {
    var absX = Math.abs(x), w
    if (absX < 3.725290298461914e-9) // |x| < 2^-28
        return x
    if (absX > 268435456) // |x| > 2^28
        w = Math.log(absX) + Math.LN2
    else if (absX > 2) // 2^28 >= |x| > 2
        w = Math.log(2 * absX + 1 / (Math.sqrt(x * x + 1) + absX))
    else
        var t = x * x, w = Math.log1p(absX + t / (1 + Math.sqrt(1 + t)))

    return x > 0 ? w : -w
}

Math.log1p may also have to be polyfilled; see Math.log1p for details.

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript Language Specification
# sec-math.asinh

Browser compatibility

Report problems with this compatibility data on GitHub
desktopmobileserver
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariWebView AndroidChrome AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung InternetDenoNode.js
asinh

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support

See also