Square roots·224
224 =
4√14
≈ 14.96663

Square root of 224 — 14.96663 (4√14)

Irrational

The square root of 224 is about 14.96663, or exactly 4√14. It lies between 14 and 15.

As a decimal
≈ 14.96663
Simplified surd
√224 = 4√14
Between
14 < √224 < 15
Squared
224² = 50176
Cube root
∛224 ≈ 6.073178

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.

224 = √(16 × 14) = 4√14

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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 224?

About 14.96663, or exactly 4√14.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 224 = 16 × 14, so 4 comes out and it becomes 4√14.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 14 and 15.

Q. What is the cube root of 224?

About 6.073178.