It asks for the number that, when raised to the power of 3, equals 5.
What is the Cube Root of 5?
The cube root of 5 is 1.7099759467. Calculate another value or review the exact form, nearby perfect powers, and verification.
Answer
Cube Root∛5 = 1.7099759467
CalculatedNon-perfect cubeIrrational
Exact form∛5
Perfect cubeNo
Number typeIrrational
Verification1.70997594673 ≈ 5
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How the answer is calculated
We solve x3 = 5. The resulting value is x = 1.7099759467.
Verification: 1.70997594673 ≈ 5.
Nearest Perfect cubes
| Position | Base | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower or equal | 1 | 1 |
| Upper or equal | 2 | 8 |
Number properties
Is 5 a perfect cube?
No. Its cube root is not a whole number.
Is the cube root rational or irrational?
∛5 is irrational because 5 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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