Square Root Calculator

Square roots, with perfect squares flagged.

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Square Root Calculator

How to use this tool

  1. Enter a number of zero or more.
  2. Press Generate to see its square root and whether it is a perfect square.
  3. Use Load sample for 144, or Clear to start again.

Worked example

The square root of 144 is 12, because 12 x 12 = 144, so 144 is a perfect square.

What this tool does not do / Limits

This tool gives the non-negative square root only. It does not show the negative root, and very large inputs are limited by browser number precision.

Frequently asked questions

What is a perfect square?

A number whose square root is a whole number, such as 144, whose root is exactly 12.

Why are negative numbers rejected?

A negative number has no real square root, so the tool asks for zero or more instead of inventing a result.

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