It asks for the number that, when raised to the power of 2, equals 518.
What is the Square Root of 518?
The square root of 518 is 22.7596133535. Calculate another value or review the exact form, nearby perfect powers, and verification.
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How the answer is calculated
We solve x2 = 518. The resulting value is x = 22.7596133535.
Simplified radical form
The square root of 518 in simplified radical form is √518.
There are no square factors that can be taken outside the radical, so √518 is already in simplest radical form.
Nearest Perfect squares
| Position | Base | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower or equal | 22 | 484 |
| Upper or equal | 23 | 529 |
Nearby square roots
Number properties
Is 518 a perfect square?
No. Its square root is not a whole number.
Is the square root rational or irrational?
√518 is irrational because 518 is not a perfect square.
Square Root function graph
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Frequently asked questions
The decimal answer is rounded for display; the radical form remains exact.
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