Square roots·24
24 =
2√6
≈ 4.898979

Square root of 24 — 4.898979 (2√6)

Irrational

The square root of 24 is about 4.898979, or exactly 2√6. It lies between 4 and 5.

As a decimal
≈ 4.898979
Simplified surd
√24 = 2√6
Between
4 < √24 < 5
Squared
24² = 576
Cube root
∛24 ≈ 2.884499

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.

24 = √(4 × 6) = 2√6

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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 24?

About 4.898979, or exactly 2√6.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 24 = 4 × 6, so 2 comes out and it becomes 2√6.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 4 and 5.

Q. What is the cube root of 24?

About 2.884499.