Returns the absolute value of a complex number.

Sample Usage

IMABS("3+4i")

IMABS("6j")

Syntax

IMABS(number)

  • number - The complex number to calculate the absolute value of.

Notes

  • The absolute value (or modulus) is defined as follows:
    • IMABS Equation

See also

  • COMPLEX: The COMPLEX function creates a complex number, given real and imaginary coefficients.
  • IMREAL: Returns the real coefficient of a complex number.
  • IMAGINARY: Returns the imaginary coefficient of a complex number.

Examples

1AB
2FormulaResult
3=IMABS("3+4i")5
4=IMABS(COMPLEX(3, 4, "j"))5