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JavaScript sqrt() Method

❮ JavaScript Math Object

Example

Return the square root of a number:

Math.sqrt(9);
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Definition and Usage

The sqrt() method returns the square root of a number.


Browser Support

Method
sqrt() Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Syntax

Math.sqrt(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
x Required. A number


Technical Details

Return Value: A Number. If x is a negative number, NaN is returned
JavaScript Version: ECMAScript 1

More Examples

Example

Return the square root of different numbers:

var a = Math.sqrt(0);
var b = Math.sqrt(1);
var c = Math.sqrt(9);
var d = Math.sqrt(64);
var e = Math.sqrt(-9);
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❮ JavaScript Math Object