JavaScript Math.sqrt()

Examples

let x = Math.sqrt(9);
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let a = Math.sqrt(0);
let b = Math.sqrt(1);
let c = Math.sqrt(9);
let d = Math.sqrt(64);
let e = Math.sqrt(-9);
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Description

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




Syntax

Math.sqrt(x)

Parameters

Parameter Description
x Required.
A number.

Return Value

Type Description
NumberThe square root of the number.
NaN if the number negative.


Browser Support

Math. is an ECMAScript1 (ES1) feature.

ES1 (JavaScript 1997) is fully supported in all browsers:

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