How to Calculate Cube Roots in Excel: A Step-by-Step Guide

There are two ways to calculate cube roots in Excel:

Method 1: Using the Power Function

Excel’s built-in POWER function can be used to calculate any root, including cube roots. Here’s how:

1. Enter the number for which you want to find the cube root in any cell.
2. In an empty cell, type the formula =POWER(A1,1/3). Replace A1 with the cell reference containing the number you entered in step 1.
3. Press Enter. The formula will calculate and display the cube root of the number.

Explanation:

• The POWER function takes two arguments: the base number and the exponent.
• In this case, the base number is the cell reference containing the number (e.g., A1).
• The exponent is 1/3 because the cube root is the number raised to the power of 1/3.

Method 2: Using the Exponentiation Operator

Excel also allows using the exponentiation operator (^) to calculate cube roots. Here’s how:

1. Enter the number for which you want to find the cube root in any cell.
2. In an empty cell, type the formula =A1^(1/3). Replace A1 with the cell reference containing the number you entered in step 1.
3. Press Enter. The formula will calculate and display the cube root of the number.

Explanation:

• The exponentiation operator raises the base number (cell reference) to the power of the exponent (1/3).