√56 ≈ 7.4833
√56 is an irrational number, so its decimals never end or repeat. It sits between 7 and 8 because 7² = 49 and 8² = 64.
| Decimal places | Value |
|---|---|
| 0 | 7 |
| 1 | 7.5 |
| 2 | 7.48 |
| 3 | 7.483 |
| 4 | 7.4833 |
| 5 | 7.48331 |
| 10 (digits) | 7.4833147735 |
56 = 4 × 14 and √4 = 2, so √56 = 2√14.
7.4833 × 7.4833 ≈ 55.9998, which is very close to 56.
Need another number? Use the square root calculator (also cube roots and other roots).
| Number | Square root |
|---|---|
| 52 | 7.2111 |
| 53 | 7.2801 |
| 54 | 7.3485 |
| 55 | 7.4162 |
| 57 | 7.5498 |
| 58 | 7.6158 |
| 59 | 7.6811 |
| 60 | 7.7460 |