Nth Root Calculator

Find the nth root of any suitable number.

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Nth Root Calculator

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the number.
  2. Enter the root degree: 2 for square root, 3 for cube root, and so on.
  3. Press Generate to see the nth root.

Worked example

The cube root of 27 is 3, because 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.

What this tool does not do / Limits

Results are real numbers only. Even roots of negative numbers have no real answer, so the tool reports that case as invalid instead of inventing a value.

Frequently asked questions

What is the square root of 16?

It is 4, because 4 x 4 = 16. Enter 16 with a root degree of 2 to check.

Can I take the cube root of a negative number?

Yes. The cube root of -27 is -3, because -3 x -3 x -3 = -27. Odd roots of negatives work; even roots do not.

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