Square roots·104
104 =
2√26
≈ 10.198039

Square root of 104 — 10.198039 (2√26)

Irrational

The square root of 104 is about 10.198039, or exactly 2√26. It lies between 10 and 11.

As a decimal
≈ 10.198039
Simplified surd
√104 = 2√26
Between
10 < √104 < 11
Squared
104² = 10816
Cube root
∛104 ≈ 4.702669

How the surd is simplified

Pull out the largest square factor. Since 50 = 25 × 2, the root of 25 comes out as 5 and the 2 stays behind: 5√2.

104 = √(4 × 26) = 2√26

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How to read this

  • The decimal is rounded; the surd form is the exact value.
  • Pulling out a square factor simplifies the surd — √50 = 5√2.
  • If the number is not a perfect square, the decimal never ends (irrational).
  • Knowing which two integers it sits between is enough to estimate in your head.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the square root of 104?

About 10.198039, or exactly 2√26.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 104 = 4 × 26, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√26.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 10 and 11.

Q. What is the cube root of 104?

About 4.702669.