Square Root of 25

Calculate √25 instantly — exact value, step-by-step explanation, and properties.

√25 =
5
✓ Perfect Square

How to Calculate √25

The square root of 25 is exactly 5. This is because 5 × 5 = 25. Since 25 is a perfect square, its square root is a whole number. You can verify: 5² = 5 × 5 = 25.

√25 = 5 (because 5 × 5 = 25)

Properties of √25

Perfect Square?

Yes

25 = 5², so its square root is a whole number.

Decimal Value

5

Exact integer result.

Square Root Symbol

√25

Also written as 25^(1/2) or 25^0.5 in programming.

Related Square Root Values

Reference table of square roots near 25 for quick comparison.

Number Square Root Perfect Square? Simplified
√24 4.898979 No 2√6
√27 5.196152 No 3√3
√20 4.472135 No 2√5
√30 5.477225 No
√18 4.242640 No 3√2
√32 5.656854 No 4√2
√16 4 Yes 4
√15 3.872983 No
√36 6 Yes 6
√12 3.464101 No 2√3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the square root of 25?

The square root of 25 is exactly 5. Since 25 is a perfect square, √25 = 5.

Is 25 a perfect square?

Yes, 25 is a perfect square. It equals 5², meaning 5 × 5 = 25.

How do you calculate √25 by hand?

Since 25 is a perfect square, you can find √25 by identifying which integer multiplied by itself equals 25. The answer is 5, because 5 × 5 = 25.

What is √25 in simplified radical form?

√25 = 5. Since it's a perfect square, no radical form is needed.

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