SQRT function

Returns a positive square root.

Syntax

SQRT(number)

Number     is the number for which you want the square root.

Remark

If number is negative, SQRT returns the #NUM! error value.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet.

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  1. Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
  2. Select the example in the Help topic.

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Selecting an example from Help

Selecting an example from Help
  1. Press CTRL+C.
  2. In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
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Formula Description (Result)
=SQRT(16) Square root of 16 (4)
=SQRT(A2) Square root of the number above. Because the number is negative, an error is returned (#NUM!)
=SQRT(ABS(A2)) Square root of the absolute value of the number above (4)
 
 
Applies to:
Excel 2007