Square roots·128
128 =
8√2
≈ 11.313708

Square root of 128 — 11.313708 (8√2)

Irrational

The square root of 128 is about 11.313708, or exactly 8√2. It lies between 11 and 12.

As a decimal
≈ 11.313708
Simplified surd
√128 = 8√2
Between
11 < √128 < 12
Squared
128² = 16384
Cube root
∛128 ≈ 5.039684

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.

128 = √(64 × 2) = 8√2

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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 128?

About 11.313708, or exactly 8√2.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 128 = 64 × 2, so 8 comes out and it becomes 8√2.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 11 and 12.

Q. What is the cube root of 128?

About 5.039684.