Square root of 256

√256 = 16

256 is a perfect square: 16 × 16 = 256, so √256 = 16 exactly (no decimals).

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Square roots near 256

NumberSquare root
19914.1067
20014.1421
22515
25015.8114
30017.3205
32418
40020
50022.3607

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