Math.SQRT2

Baseline Widely available

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It’s been available across browsers since ⁨July 2015⁩.

The Math.SQRT2 static data property represents the square root of 2, approximately 1.414.

Try it

function getRoot2() {
  return Math.SQRT2;
}

console.log(getRoot2());
// Expected output: 1.4142135623730951

Value

𝙼𝚊𝚝𝚑.𝚂𝚀𝚁𝚃𝟸=21.414\mathtt{Math.SQRT2} = \sqrt{2} \approx 1.414
Property attributes of Math.SQRT2
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Enumerableno
Configurableno

Description

Math.SQRT2 is a constant and a more performant equivalent to Math.sqrt(2).

Because SQRT2 is a static property of Math, you always use it as Math.SQRT2, rather than as a property of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

Examples

Using Math.SQRT2

The following function returns the square root of 2:

js
function getRoot2() {
  return Math.SQRT2;
}

getRoot2(); // 1.4142135623730951

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript® 2026 Language Specification
# sec-math.sqrt2

Browser compatibility

See also