Free online tool

Root Calculator

Enter a number and the root degree to compute.

Instant calculation

Root Calculator

Enter a number and the root degree to compute.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter number

    Type the radicand (number under the root sign).

  2. 02

    Enter root degree

    Type the root degree (2=square, 3=cube, etc.).

  3. 03

    See root

    Calculate to see the nth root of the number.

The formula

How this calculation works

The nth root of x is the number that when raised to power n equals x.

Root Calculator

nth root = Number^(1/n)

27^(1/3)=3

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

Cube root of 27?

27^(1/3)=33

Square root of 144?

144^(1/2)=1212

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Root Calculator?

The Root Calculator helps you calculate any root of a number (square root, cube root, or nth root). Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

The nth root of x is the number that when raised to power n equals x.

Can you show an example?

Example: Cube root of 27? — 3.

Is my data saved when I use the Root Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Root Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Root Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.