Square roots·117
117 =
3√13
≈ 10.816654

Square root of 117 — 10.816654 (3√13)

Irrational

The square root of 117 is about 10.816654, or exactly 3√13. It lies between 10 and 11.

As a decimal
≈ 10.816654
Simplified surd
√117 = 3√13
Between
10 < √117 < 11
Squared
117² = 13689
Cube root
∛117 ≈ 4.890973

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.

117 = √(9 × 13) = 3√13

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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 117?

About 10.816654, or exactly 3√13.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 117 = 9 × 13, so 3 comes out and it becomes 3√13.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 10 and 11.

Q. What is the cube root of 117?

About 4.890973.