PHP pi( ) Function
Last Updated :
22 Jun, 2023
While solving mathematical problems we often come across questions which requires the value of π. Manually inserting the value of PI (π) can be time-consuming and erroneous. It is also not considered as a good programming practice. To solve this issue a built-in function of PHP pi() comes to aid.
The pi() function in PHP is used to return the value of π . Also, M_PI is a named constant PHP which gives identical value to that of returned by pi() function. It is slightly faster than the pi() function.
Some other predefined named constants related to π are :
- M_PI_2 : It describes π/2. Its value is 1.570796.
- M_PI_4 : It describes π/4. Its value is 0.785398.
- M_1_PI : It describes 1/π. Its value is 0.318309.
- M_PI : It describes π. Its value is 3.141592.
- M_2_PI : It describes 2/π. Its value is 0.636619.
- M_SQRTPI : It describes sqrt(π). Its value is 1.772453.
- M_2_SQRTPI : It describes 2/sqrt(π). Its value is 1.128379.
Syntax:
float pi()
Parameters: This function does not accept any parameter.
Return Value: It returns a floating point value which is an approximate value of PI.
Examples:
Input : echo(pi())
Output : 3.1415926535898
Input : echo M_PI
Output : 3.1415926535898
Below programs illustrate the pi() function in PHP:
- When pi() function is used:
Output:
3.1415926535898
- When M_PI is used for finding the value of PI:
Output:
3.1415926535898
Important Points To Note:
- The pi() function can be used to return the value of π.
- M_PI is a named constant which is slightly faster than the pi() function.
- pi() function returns the value of pi as float.
Reference:
http://php.net/manual/en/function.pi.php
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