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SQRTPI

The SQRTPI function returns the square root of the product of π (3.1415...) and a specified value.

This is a useful function in mathematics, especially in geometry and statistics.

Syntax​

SQRTPI(value)

ArgumentDescriptionPermitted values
valueValue that is multiplied by Pi to calculate the square rootPositive number or a reference to a cell containing a number

Examples of use​

Use with a constant

=SQRTPI(1)

This formula will return the value √(π × 1), which is approximately equal to 1.772.

Use with reference to cell

If cell A1 contains the number 6:

=SQRTPI(A1)

Result: approximately 4.34.

Notes​

Make sure that the value argument is a positive number, otherwise the function will return the #NUM! error.