Square roots·124
124 =
2√31
≈ 11.135529

Square root of 124 — 11.135529 (2√31)

Irrational

The square root of 124 is about 11.135529, or exactly 2√31. It lies between 11 and 12.

As a decimal
≈ 11.135529
Simplified surd
√124 = 2√31
Between
11 < √124 < 12
Squared
124² = 15376
Cube root
∛124 ≈ 4.986631

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.

124 = √(4 × 31) = 2√31

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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 124?

About 11.135529, or exactly 2√31.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 124 = 4 × 31, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√31.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 11 and 12.

Q. What is the cube root of 124?

About 4.986631.