How to calculate Square Root in Excel
Do you want to calculate the square root of a number in Excel? Here’s how:
Square Root calculations
Enter the number that you want to find the square root of in a cell.
In the next cell, type the formula =SQRT(cell_with_number).
Formula in the picture below is =SQRT(A1)
The square root of the number appear in the cell.
Understanding Square Roots in Excel
To calculate square roots in Excel, it’s crucial to grasp these principles:
Numeric Requirement: Ensure your input is numeric; text or formulas won’t work.
Avoid Negatives: Excel returns a #NUM! error when you try to find the square root of a negative number.
Decimal Outcomes: Square roots of decimals may not be integers, e.g., √1.44 = 1.2.
Custom Roots: For non-square roots, use “^” (e.g., √16 as 16^(1/2)) or the nth root calculator (e.g., ∛8 as 8^(1/3)).
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