√24 ≈ 4.8990
√24 is an irrational number, so its decimals never end or repeat. It sits between 4 and 5 because 4² = 16 and 5² = 25.
| Decimal places | Value |
|---|---|
| 0 | 5 |
| 1 | 4.9 |
| 2 | 4.90 |
| 3 | 4.899 |
| 4 | 4.8990 |
| 5 | 4.89898 |
| 10 (digits) | 4.8989794856 |
24 = 4 × 6 and √4 = 2, so √24 = 2√6.
4.8990 × 4.8990 ≈ 24.0002, which is very close to 24.
Need another number? Use the square root calculator (also cube roots and other roots).
| Number | Square root |
|---|---|
| 20 | 4.4721 |
| 21 | 4.5826 |
| 22 | 4.6904 |
| 23 | 4.7958 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5.0990 |
| 27 | 5.1962 |
| 28 | 5.2915 |