# SQRT

The SQRT function returns the square root of a number.

## Syntax

```javascript
sqrt(value)
```

## Arguments

value – Required. The number or node for which you want the square root.

## Example

```javascript
sqrt(COLUMN1)
```

Returns the square root of COLUMN1

## Excel equivalent

[SQRT](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sqrt-function-654975c2-05c4-4831-9a24-2c65e4040fdf)