About Square Root Symbols

A small site built to answer one question fast: how do I get √ or ∛ onto my page?

Why this site exists

Most pages that claim to help you type or copy a root symbol are reference tables padded out with unrelated text, or they only give you the bare character with no way to build a real expression like √(9). We built squarerootsymbols.com to fix both problems — starting with square root, and now cube root too: a one-click copy button, correct shortcuts for every platform (and an honest note when no shortcut exists, as with ∛), every common text format in one place, and an equation writer that generates expressions which actually paste correctly into Word, Docs, and chat apps.

How it's built

The whole site is static and runs in your browser — there are no accounts, no sign-ups, and no server storing what you type or copy. Copying uses your browser's clipboard API directly; the values never leave your device. This site saves two things in your browser's local storage: your light/dark mode preference, and — if you've been shown the cookie banner — whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies, so you're not asked again. See theprivacy policyfor the full details.

What's on the site

A one-click copy button for the symbol itself — √ or ∛.
An equation writer that builds a full expression, like √(9) or ∛(27), around the number or variable.
Every common copy format — Unicode, HTML entity, LaTeX, CSS content value, and spreadsheet formulas — for square root and cube root.
A complete typing guide for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Word, and Excel — for square root and cube root.

Questions or found something wrong?

We'd rather fix an error than have it sit on the page. Get in touch and we'll take a look.