√

Square Root Symbol √

The radical sign for square roots.

U+221A · SQUARE ROOT

How to type √

Windows Alt codeAlt + 251Hold Alt and type the number on the numeric keypad.
Word (Windows)221A → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X.
MacOption + VU.S. keyboard layout.
iPhone / AndroidCopy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it.

√ Unicode and HTML codes

Unicode nameSQUARE ROOT
Code pointU+221A
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity√
HTML numeric√
CSScontent: "\221A";
JavaScript"\u221A"
Python"\u221A" · "\N{SQUARE ROOT}"
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 9A

Related symbols: Math

×Multiplication Sign
÷Division Sign
≠Not Equal To
≈Almost Equal To
≡Identical To
≤Less-Than or Equal To
≥Greater-Than or Equal To
±Plus-Minus Sign
∞Infinity
∑Summation
∫Integral
∂Partial Differential
∆Increment (Delta)
∇Nabla
∈Element Of
∉Not an Element Of
⊂Subset Of
∪Union
∩Intersection
∧Logical And
∨Logical Or
¬Not Sign
∀For All
∃There Exists

FAQ

How do I type √ on Windows?

Hold Alt and type 251 on the numeric keypad. In Word you can also type 221A and press Alt+X.

How do I type √ on a Mac?

Press Option + V on the U.S. keyboard layout.

What is the HTML code for √?

√ or √. In CSS use content: "\221A".

The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.