Square roots·31
31 =
√31
≈ 5.567764

Square root of 31 — 5.567764 (√31)

Irrational

The square root of 31 is about 5.567764, or exactly √31. It lies between 5 and 6.

As a decimal
≈ 5.567764
Simplified surd
√31 = √31
Between
5 < √31 < 6
Squared
31² = 961
Cube root
∛31 ≈ 3.141381

Nearby numbers

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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 31?

About 5.567764, or exactly √31.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

No — there is no square factor to pull out.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 5 and 6.

Q. What is the cube root of 31?

About 3.141381.