What is the Square Root of 263?

Instant answer with step-by-step solution

√263 = 16.2172747402
√263 = 16.2172747402
⚠ 263 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures

Step-by-step explanation

  1. We need to find √263 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 263.
  2. 263 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
  3. It falls between √256 = 16 and √289 = 17.
  4. Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √263 = 263^0.5 = 16.2172747402
  5. Verification: 16.2172747402 × 16.2172747402 ≈ 263 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)

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