Multiplying Radicals Calculator

Multiply two square roots: √a × √b = √(ab).

Product under root (ab) 16
√(ab) 4

Formula: √a × √b = √(ab)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. a = 8
3. b = 2
4.
5. Product under root (ab) = a x b = 8 x 2 = 16
6. √(ab) = a / b = 8 / 2 = 4
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Multiply square roots by multiplying what's under the radical sign.

The math behind it

√a × √b = √(ab) for non-negative a and b. Simplify the result if it is a perfect square.

Worked example

√8 × √2 = √16 = 4.

FAQ

Does this work for negative numbers?

Not within the real numbers — the rule needs a, b ≥ 0.