Square roots·132
132 =
2√33
≈ 11.489125

Square root of 132 — 11.489125 (2√33)

Irrational

The square root of 132 is about 11.489125, or exactly 2√33. It lies between 11 and 12.

As a decimal
≈ 11.489125
Simplified surd
√132 = 2√33
Between
11 < √132 < 12
Squared
132² = 17424
Cube root
∛132 ≈ 5.091643

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.

132 = √(4 × 33) = 2√33

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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 132?

About 11.489125, or exactly 2√33.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 132 = 4 × 33, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√33.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 11 and 12.

Q. What is the cube root of 132?

About 5.091643.