Square roots·188
188 =
2√47
≈ 13.711309

Square root of 188 — 13.711309 (2√47)

Irrational

The square root of 188 is about 13.711309, or exactly 2√47. It lies between 13 and 14.

As a decimal
≈ 13.711309
Simplified surd
√188 = 2√47
Between
13 < √188 < 14
Squared
188² = 35344
Cube root
∛188 ≈ 5.728654

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.

188 = √(4 × 47) = 2√47

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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 188?

About 13.711309, or exactly 2√47.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 188 = 4 × 47, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√47.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 13 and 14.

Q. What is the cube root of 188?

About 5.728654.