Math.SQRT2

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

Math.SQRT2=21.414\mathtt{\mi{Math.SQRT2}} = \sqrt{2} \approx 1.414

Property attributes of Math.SQRT2
Writable no
Enumerable no
Configurable no

Description

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:

function getRoot2() {
  return Math.SQRT2;
}
getRoot2(); // 1.4142135623730951

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 1st Edition (ECMA-262) Standard Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.0.
ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.SQRT2' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.SQRT2' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.SQRT2' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)

See also

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