PI

Returns the number 3.14159265358979, the mathematical constant pi, accurate to 15 digits.

Syntax

PI( )

Example

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Formula Description (Result)
=PI() Pi (3.14159265358979)
=PI()/2 Pi/2 (1.570796327)
=PI()*(A2^2) Area of a circle, with the radius above (28.27433388)
 
 
Applies to:
Excel 2003