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# SQRT
Calculates the square root of a number to support mathematical and analytical computations.
The SQRT function returns the square root of a given number. It calculates the value that, when multiplied by itself, equals the input number. This function is commonly used in mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, and scientific computations involving area, distance, or variance.
### Syntax
```javascript
SQRT(value)
```
### Arguments
value – The number or node for which you want the square root (Required).
### Example
```javascript
SQRT(COLUMN1)
```
In the example below, the *Square\_Root Values* measure is created using the **SQRT** function, which returns the square root value of values in *MEASURE 3*.
Applying SQRT Function
### Excel equivalent
[SQRT](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sqrt-function-654975c2-05c4-4831-9a24-2c65e4040fdf)
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