It asks for the number that, when raised to the power of 3, equals 15.
What is the Cube Root of 15?
The cube root of 15 is 2.4662120743. Calculate another value or review the exact form, nearby perfect powers, and verification.
Answer
Cube Root∛15 = 2.4662120743
CalculatedNon-perfect cubeIrrational
Exact form∛15
Perfect cubeNo
Number typeIrrational
Verification2.46621207433 ≈ 15
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How the answer is calculated
We solve x3 = 15. The resulting value is x = 2.4662120743.
Verification: 2.46621207433 ≈ 15.
Nearest Perfect cubes
| Position | Base | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower or equal | 2 | 8 |
| Upper or equal | 3 | 27 |
Number properties
Is 15 a perfect cube?
No. Its cube root is not a whole number.
Is the cube root rational or irrational?
∛15 is irrational because 15 is not a perfect cube.
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Cube Root function graph
See how the result changes as the input moves across positive and negative values. Square roots are shown for non-negative inputs; cube roots continue through negative inputs.
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