Math.cbrt()

The Math.cbrt() static method returns the cube root of a number. That is

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Syntax

js

Math.cbrt(x)

Parameters

x

A number.

Return value

The cube root of x.

Description

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

Examples

Using Math.cbrt()

js

Math.cbrt(-Infinity); // -Infinity
Math.cbrt(-1); // -1
Math.cbrt(-0); // -0
Math.cbrt(0); // 0
Math.cbrt(1); // 1
Math.cbrt(2); // 1.2599210498948732
Math.cbrt(Infinity); // Infinity

Specifications

Specification
ECMAScript Language Specification
# sec-math.cbrt

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See also