Square roots·71
71 =
√71
≈ 8.42615

Square root of 71 — 8.42615 (√71)

Irrational

The square root of 71 is about 8.42615, or exactly √71. It lies between 8 and 9.

As a decimal
≈ 8.42615
Simplified surd
√71 = √71
Between
8 < √71 < 9
Squared
71² = 5041
Cube root
∛71 ≈ 4.140818

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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 71?

About 8.42615, or exactly √71.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

No — there is no square factor to pull out.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 8 and 9.

Q. What is the cube root of 71?

About 4.140818.