Square roots·148
148 =
2√37
≈ 12.165525

Square root of 148 — 12.165525 (2√37)

Irrational

The square root of 148 is about 12.165525, or exactly 2√37. It lies between 12 and 13.

As a decimal
≈ 12.165525
Simplified surd
√148 = 2√37
Between
12 < √148 < 13
Squared
148² = 21904
Cube root
∛148 ≈ 5.289572

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.

148 = √(4 × 37) = 2√37

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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 148?

About 12.165525, or exactly 2√37.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 148 = 4 × 37, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√37.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 12 and 13.

Q. What is the cube root of 148?

About 5.289572.