---
title: "sqrt"
description: "Returns the square root of the argument number"
---

# sqrt

> Returns the square root of the argument number

**This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.**
## Description
Returns the square root of the argument number.

## Syntax
`sqrt(number)`

- Parameters

    - int/float **number** - The number to get the square root of.

- Results
    - float - The square root of the number provided.

## Examples
```python title="Code Snippet"
sqrt(64) //returns 8.0
```