It asks for the number that, when raised to the power of 3, equals 159.
What is the Cube Root of 159?
The cube root of 159 is 5.417501515. Calculate another value or review the exact form, nearby perfect powers, and verification.
Answer
Cube Root∛159 = 5.417501515
CalculatedNon-perfect cubeIrrational
Exact form∛159
Perfect cubeNo
Number typeIrrational
Verification5.4175015153 ≈ 159
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How the answer is calculated
We solve x3 = 159. The resulting value is x = 5.417501515.
Verification: 5.4175015153 ≈ 159.
Nearest Perfect cubes
| Position | Base | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower or equal | 5 | 125 |
| Upper or equal | 6 | 216 |
Number properties
Is 159 a perfect cube?
No. Its cube root is not a whole number.
Is the cube root rational or irrational?
∛159 is irrational because 159 is not a perfect cube.
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