Square roots·125
125 =
5√5
≈ 11.18034

Square root of 125 — 11.18034 (5√5)

Irrational

The square root of 125 is about 11.18034, or exactly 5√5. It lies between 11 and 12.

As a decimal
≈ 11.18034
Simplified surd
√125 = 5√5
Between
11 < √125 < 12
Squared
125² = 15625
Cube root
∛125 = 5

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.

125 = √(25 × 5) = 5√5

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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 125?

About 11.18034, or exactly 5√5.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 125 = 25 × 5, so 5 comes out and it becomes 5√5.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 11 and 12.

Q. What is the cube root of 125?

5.