Square roots·126
126 =
3√14
≈ 11.224972

Square root of 126 — 11.224972 (3√14)

Irrational

The square root of 126 is about 11.224972, or exactly 3√14. It lies between 11 and 12.

As a decimal
≈ 11.224972
Simplified surd
√126 = 3√14
Between
11 < √126 < 12
Squared
126² = 15876
Cube root
∛126 ≈ 5.013298

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.

126 = √(9 × 14) = 3√14

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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 126?

About 11.224972, or exactly 3√14.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 126 = 9 × 14, so 3 comes out and it becomes 3√14.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 11 and 12.

Q. What is the cube root of 126?

About 5.013298.