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Square Root Calculator

Calculate square roots, cube roots, and nth roots of any number with precision.

Calculate Square, Cube, and Nth Root

n=2 for square, 3 for cube

About this Calculator

Calculate square roots, cube roots, and nth roots of any number with precision.

Formula & Calculations

Formula

√x = x^(1/2), ∛x = x^(1/3), ⁿ√x = x^(1/n)
Where:
  • x=The radicand (number under the radical symbol)
  • n=The index of the root (2 for square, 3 for cube, etc.)
  • ⁿ√x=The nth root of x, equal to x raised to the power of 1/n

Assumptions

  • Negative values for even-indexed roots will return NaN (not a real number).
  • Results are displayed with up to 10 decimal places.

Calculation Examples

Example 1

Inputs:Calculate square root of 64
Result:√64 = 8, ∛64 = 4

8 × 8 = 64, and 4 × 4 × 4 = 64.

Example 2

Inputs:Calculate 5th root of 32
Result:⁵√32 = 2

2 raised to the 5th power equals 32 (2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a square root and a cube root?

A square root finds a number that when multiplied by itself gives the original number. A cube root finds a number that when multiplied by itself twice (three factors total) gives the original number.

Can I calculate the root of a negative number?

Yes, but only for odd-indexed roots (like cube root, 5th root, etc.). For even-indexed roots (square root, 4th root), the result is not a real number.