Python

math.sqrt()

Method

❮ Math Methods

Example

Find the square root of different numbers:

# Import math Library
import math

# Return the square root of
different numbers
print (math.sqrt(9))
print (math.sqrt(25))
print
(math.sqrt(16))

Try it Yourself »

Definition and Usage

The math.sqrt() method returns the square root of a number.

Note: The number must be greater than or equal to 0.

Syntax

math.sqrt(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter
Description

x
Required. A number to find the square root of. If the number is less
than 0, it returns a ValueError. If the value is not a number,
it returns a TypeError

Technical Details

Return Value:
A float value, representing the square
root of a number

Python Version:
1.4

❮ Math Methods