Fifth Root Calculator

Find the fifth root of a number.

Fifth root 2

Formula: ⁵√x = x^(1/5)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Number = 32
3.
4. Fifth root = 2
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The fifth root of x is the number that, raised to the fifth power, gives x.

The math behind it

⁵√x = x^(1/5). Odd roots accept negative numbers, so ⁵√(−32) = −2.

Worked example

⁵√32 = 2.

FAQ

Can a negative number have a fifth root?

Yes — odd roots of negatives are real and negative.