Square roots·153
153 =
3√17
≈ 12.369317

Square root of 153 — 12.369317 (3√17)

Irrational

The square root of 153 is about 12.369317, or exactly 3√17. It lies between 12 and 13.

As a decimal
≈ 12.369317
Simplified surd
√153 = 3√17
Between
12 < √153 < 13
Squared
153² = 23409
Cube root
∛153 ≈ 5.348481

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.

153 = √(9 × 17) = 3√17

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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 153?

About 12.369317, or exactly 3√17.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 153 = 9 × 17, so 3 comes out and it becomes 3√17.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 12 and 13.

Q. What is the cube root of 153?

About 5.348481.