# SQRT

## Content

This function returns the positive square root of the specified number.

## Syntax

`SQRT(value)`

## Arguments

The argument may be any positive numeric value. You must provide a positive number for the argument.

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data for both arguments. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`SQRT(B4)`

`SQRT(R4C2)`

`SQRT(256)` gives the result 16