Returns a positive square root.
Syntax
SQRT(number)
Number is the number for which you want the square root.
Remark
If number is negative, SQRT returns the #NUM! error value.
Examples
| Formula | Description (Result) |
|---|---|
| =SQRT(16) | Square root of 16 (4) |
| =SQRT(-16) | Square root of 16. Because the number is negative, an error is returned (#NUM!) |
| =SQRT(ABS(-16)) | Square root of the absolute value of the number (4) |