Square roots·228
228 =
2√57
≈ 15.099669

Square root of 228 — 15.099669 (2√57)

Irrational

The square root of 228 is about 15.099669, or exactly 2√57. It lies between 15 and 16.

As a decimal
≈ 15.099669
Simplified surd
√228 = 2√57
Between
15 < √228 < 16
Squared
228² = 51984
Cube root
∛228 ≈ 6.109115

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.

228 = √(4 × 57) = 2√57

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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 228?

About 15.099669, or exactly 2√57.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 228 = 4 × 57, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√57.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 15 and 16.

Q. What is the cube root of 228?

About 6.109115.