It asks for the number that, when raised to the power of 3, equals 160.
What is the Cube Root of 160?
The cube root of 160 is 5.4288352332. Calculate another value or review the exact form, nearby perfect powers, and verification.
Answer
Cube Root∛160 = 5.4288352332
CalculatedNon-perfect cubeIrrational
Exact form∛160
Perfect cubeNo
Number typeIrrational
Verification5.42883523323 ≈ 160
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How the answer is calculated
We solve x3 = 160. The resulting value is x = 5.4288352332.
Verification: 5.42883523323 ≈ 160.
Nearest Perfect cubes
| Position | Base | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower or equal | 5 | 125 |
| Upper or equal | 6 | 216 |
Number properties
Is 160 a perfect cube?
No. Its cube root is not a whole number.
Is the cube root rational or irrational?
∛160 is irrational because 160 is not a perfect cube.
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