JavaScript added Math.cbrt to solve cube roots. Before that, developers used custom code or Math.pow with 1/3.
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It works with both positive and negative numbers. It returns the real cube root, not a rounded guess. This keeps the result accurate.
How Math.cbrt Works in JavaScript
Math.cbrt returns the cube root of any number. A cube root is a value that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives the original number. The function works with integers and floats. Also it works with negative numbers. It returns a real number result.
The syntax looks like this:
Math.cbrt(number)- number: This is the value you want to find the cube root of.
- Return: It returns the cube root as a number.
Let me explain the details. This function takes one number as input. It runs the cube root logic in the math engine. It returns one output. That output is the real cube root of your input.
Use this method to solve math problems where cube roots are needed. It avoids manual math steps or power tricks.
Take this example:
Math.cbrt(8)This returns the expected value. You get the final output here:
2It takes 8. It finds the number that multiplies itself three times to get 8. That number is 2. So it returns 2. You do not need to use Math.pow or custom logic.
Examples of Math.cbrt in JavaScript
Basic cube root of 27
Math.cbrt(27)This returns 3. JavaScript looks for the number that, when raised to the third power, gives 27. That number is 3. So the result is exact.
Cube root of a decimal
Math.cbrt(0.125)This returns 0.5. The value 0.5 times 0.5 times 0.5 equals 0.125. Math.cbrt handles float values. That doesn’t round errors.
Cube root of a negative number
Math.cbrt(-64)This returns -4. It keeps the sign and returns the real cube root. That makes the result correct to use in logic.
Use in a math expression
let result = Math.cbrt(125) + 5;This returns 10. The function gives 5 from Math.cbrt(125), then adds 5 more. It fits inside bigger expressions without issues.
Use with Math.abs for absolute root
let result = Math.cbrt(Math.abs(-27));This returns 3. Math.abs removes the negative sign. Math.cbrt then finds the cube root of 27. The output is positive.
Check if a number has an integer cube root
let root = Math.cbrt(1000);
let isInt = Number.isInteger(root);This returns true. 10 times 10 times 10 equals 1000. So Math.cbrt returns 10. Then isInteger confirms it’s a full number.
Browser and JavaScript Version Support
Compatibility Across Browsers
- Works in Chrome 38 and up
- Works in Firefox 25 and up
- Works in Safari 8 and up
- Works in Edge 12 and up
- Works in Opera 25 and up
Support in Older JavaScript Versions
- Does not work in ECMAScript 5 or below
- Part of ECMAScript 6 (ES6) and newer
- Use Math.pow(x, 1/3) in old code, but it gives less accurate results
Math.cbrt needs modern JavaScript engines. Older browsers do not support it. Always check browser support before using it in public apps.
Wrapping Up
In this article, you learned how Math.cbrt JavaScript solves cube roots.
Here’s a quick recap:
- Math.cbrt finds the cube root of one number
- It returns a real number, not rounded
- It works with integers and floats with negative numbers
- You can use it inside expressions
- It keeps signs for negative values
- It gives exact results in most cases
- It works in most modern browsers
- It comes from ECMAScript 6
- It replaces older workarounds like Math.pow(x, 1/3)
