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 | EXP | Math and Trigonometry Functions