Nth Root in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for nth root is \sqrt[n]{x} — nth root.

\sqrt[n]{x}

How to type Nth Root

Write \sqrt[n]{x} inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$\sqrt[n]{x} f(x)$

\sqrt[n]{x} f(x)

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FAQ

How do you write nth root (ⁿ√) in LaTeX?

Use \sqrt[n]{x} in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $\sqrt[n]{x} f(x)$.

Which package provides \sqrt[n]{x}?

None — \sqrt[n]{x} is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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