# SQRT

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## Content



This function returns the positive square root of the specified number.

## Syntax

SQRT(*value*)

## Arguments

The argument may be any positive numeric value. You must provide a positive number for the argument.

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data for both arguments. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`SQRT(B4)`
`SQRT(R4C2)`
`SQRT(256)` gives the result 16

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[POWER](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsMtoQ/FunctionPOWER) \| [EXP](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsDtoG/FunctionEXP) \| [Math and Trigonometry Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsmathtrig)