Square roots·75
75 =
5√3
≈ 8.660254

Square root of 75 — 8.660254 (5√3)

Irrational

The square root of 75 is about 8.660254, or exactly 5√3. It lies between 8 and 9.

As a decimal
≈ 8.660254
Simplified surd
√75 = 5√3
Between
8 < √75 < 9
Squared
75² = 5625
Cube root
∛75 ≈ 4.217163

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.

75 = √(25 × 3) = 5√3

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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 75?

About 8.660254, or exactly 5√3.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 75 = 25 × 3, so 5 comes out and it becomes 5√3.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 8 and 9.

Q. What is the cube root of 75?

About 4.217163.