Purpose
Get imaginary coefficient of complex number
Return value
Imaginary coefficient as number
Syntax
=IMAGINARY(inumber)- inumber - A complex number.
How to use
The Excel IMAGINARY function returns the imaginary coefficient of a complex number in the form x + yi or x + yj. For example:
=IMAGINARY("5+3i") // returns 3
In the example shown, the formula in D6, copied down, is:
=IMAGINARY(B6)
Notes:
- Only lowercase "j" and "i" are accepted by IMAGINARY. Other values will result in the #NUM error.
Related functions
COMPLEX Function
The Excel COMPLEX function creates a complex number with given real and imaginary coefficients. COMPLEX returns a text result in the form x + yi or x + yj.
IMREAL Function
The Excel IMREAL function returns the real coefficient of a complex number in the form x + yi or x + yj.
