Square roots·96
96 =
4√6
≈ 9.797959

Square root of 96 — 9.797959 (4√6)

Irrational

The square root of 96 is about 9.797959, or exactly 4√6. It lies between 9 and 10.

As a decimal
≈ 9.797959
Simplified surd
√96 = 4√6
Between
9 < √96 < 10
Squared
96² = 9216
Cube root
∛96 ≈ 4.578857

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.

96 = √(16 × 6) = 4√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 96?

About 9.797959, or exactly 4√6.

Q. Can the surd be simplified?

Yes: 96 = 16 × 6, so 4 comes out and it becomes 4√6.

Q. Between which integers does it fall?

Between 9 and 10.

Q. What is the cube root of 96?

About 4.578857.