Square roots·160
160 =
4√10
≈ 12.649111

Square root of 160 — 12.649111 (4√10)

Irrational

The square root of 160 is about 12.649111, or exactly 4√10. It lies between 12 and 13.

As a decimal
≈ 12.649111
Simplified surd
√160 = 4√10
Between
12 < √160 < 13
Squared
160² = 25600
Cube root
∛160 ≈ 5.428835

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.

160 = √(16 × 10) = 4√10

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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 160?

About 12.649111, or exactly 4√10.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 160 = 16 × 10, so 4 comes out and it becomes 4√10.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 12 and 13.

Q. What is the cube root of 160?

About 5.428835.