Unit Circle Reference

Interactive trig values at every angle

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About Unit Circle Reference

An interactive unit circle reference showing all standard angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° and multiples) with exact trigonometric values. Displays coordinates, sine, cosine, tangent, and reference angles. Click any angle or enter custom values. Supports degrees and radians. All processing is client-side. Essential for trigonometry, precalculus, and physics students.

Unit Circle Reference Features

  • All special angles
  • Exact values
  • Quadrant highlight
  • Deg/Rad
  • Custom angle
The unit circle has radius 1 centered at the origin. Any point on it has coordinates (cosθ, sinθ). Standard angles: 0°(1,0), 30°(√3/2,1/2), 45°(√2/2,√2/2), 60°(1/2,√3/2), 90°(0,1). These repeat with sign changes in other quadrants. tanθ = sinθ/cosθ.

How to Use

Explore the unit circle:

  • Click: Standard angles
  • Enter: Custom angle
  • View: Exact trig values

Quadrant Signs

  • Q1 (0°-90°): All positive
  • Q2 (90°-180°): Sin positive
  • Q3 (180°-270°): Tan positive
  • Q4 (270°-360°): Cos positive

Remember: All Students Take Calculus

Key Values

sin(30°)=1/2, sin(45°)=√2/2, sin(60°)=√3/2. cos(30°)=√3/2, cos(45°)=√2/2, cos(60°)=1/2. tan(45°)=1.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1Select a standard angle.
  2. 2View exact trig values.
  3. 3Toggle degrees/radians.
  4. 4Enter a custom angle.
  5. 5Check the quadrant.

Unit Circle Reference — Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the unit circle so important?+

It defines trig functions for ALL angles (not just triangles), connects geometry to algebra, and is the foundation for periodic functions. Every trig concept connects back to the unit circle.

What does ASTC (All Students Take Calculus) mean?+

It's a mnemonic for which trig functions are positive in each quadrant. All (Q1), Sine (Q2), Tangent (Q3), Cosine (Q4).

How do I convert between degrees and radians?+

Multiply degrees by π/180 for radians. 180° = π rad, 90° = π/2 rad, 45° = π/4 rad, 30° = π/6 rad.

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