BEDMAS Calculator with Square Roots

Calculate square roots and nth roots instantly with step-by-step explanations.

Square Root Calculator

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Using BEDMAS with Square Roots

Square roots represent fractional exponents: √x = x^(0.5). Under BEDMAS, roots fall under Exponents, resolved after brackets and before multiplication/division.

Square Root BEDMAS Example
✓ Root & Exponents
5 × √16 + 2³
1. Root: √16 = 4
2. Power: 2³ = 8
3. Multiply: 5×4 = 20
4. Add: 20+8 = 28
= 28 ✓

BEDMAS Order of Operations

The complete BEDMAS hierarchy explained with interactive visuals.

BEDMAS Breakdown
BBrackets( ) [ ]
EExponentsx² √x powers
DDivision÷ left to right
MMultiplication× left to right
AAddition+ left to right
SSubtraction− left to right

Square Roots FAQ

Common questions about roots and radicals in BEDMAS.

Square roots are under "E" (Exponents). √x = x^0.5. Roots take priority over multiplication, division, addition, subtraction.
Yes. Exponents/roots are step 2, multiplication is step 3.
Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction — the Canadian variant of BODMAS.
Enter the number in the input field and click Calculate. For expressions, use ^(0.5) notation.