Sqrt in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for sqrt (√) is \sqrt{x} — square root.

\sqrt{x}

Calculus & Analysis · Unicode √ (U+221A) · no package needed

How to type Sqrt

Write \sqrt{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

$\sqrt{x} f(x)$

\sqrt{x} f(x)

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FAQ

How do you write sqrt (√) in LaTeX?

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

Which package provides \sqrt{x}?

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

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