SQRT Function

Returns the square root of a number.

Syntax

SQRT(<number>)

Parameters

Term

Definition

number

The number for which you want the square root, a column that contains numbers, or an expression that evaluates to a number.

Return Value

A decimal number.

Remarks

If the number is negative, the SQRT function returns an error.

Example

The following formula returns 5.

=SQRT(25)

See Also

Other Resources

Math and Trig Functions (DAX)