Oracle / PLSQL: SQRT Function
This Oracle tutorial explains how to use the Oracle/PLSQL SQRT function with syntax and examples.
Description
The Oracle/PLSQL SQRT function returns the square root of n.
Syntax
The syntax for the SQRT function in Oracle/PLSQL is:
SQRT( n )
Parameters or Arguments
- n
- A positive number that is used in the square root calculation.
Returns
The SQRT function returns a numeric value.
Applies To
The SQRT function can be used in the following versions of Oracle/PLSQL:
- Oracle 12c, Oracle 11g, Oracle 10g, Oracle 9i, Oracle 8i
Example
Let's look at some Oracle SQRT function examples and explore how to use the SQRT function in Oracle/PLSQL.
For example:
SQRT(9) Result: 3 SQRT(37) Result: 6.08276253029822 SQRT(5.617) Result: 2.37002109695251
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