Square Root Calculator

Calculate the square root of any non-negative number.

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Enter a non-negative number to calculate its square root

Table of Contents

1 Square Root Formula
2 How to Calculate Square Root
3 Square Root - Practical Examples
Concept

Square Root Formula

The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

Formula:
√x = y where y × y = x
Steps

How to Calculate Square Root

To calculate the square root of a number:

  1. 1
    Identify the number you want to find the square root of
  2. 2
    Use a calculator or mathematical method to find the square root
  3. 3
    Verify the result by multiplying it by itself

For example, to find the square root of 16:

Example Calculation:
√16 = 4 because 4 × 4 = 16
Examples

Square Root - Practical Examples

Example 1 Perfect Square

What is the square root of 25?

√25 = 5 because 5 × 5 = 25

Example 2 Non-Perfect Square

What is the square root of 2?

√2 ≈ 1.4142 (approximate value)

Example 3 Large Number

What is the square root of 10000?

√10000 = 100 because 100 × 100 = 10000

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