Is 144 a Perfect Square?

Yes, 144 is a perfect square.

Quick math

  • √144 = 12
  • 12 × 12 = 144
  • 144 = 24 × 32
Perfect square
Yes
Square root
12
Prime factorization
2⁴ × 3²
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Is 144 a Perfect Square?

Yes, 144 is a perfect square. 12 × 12 = 144.

Handwritten notebook page checking whether 144 is a perfect square
144 = 12 × 12, so 144 is a perfect square.

Step 1: The Square Root of 144

√144 = 12. A whole-number root means a perfect square.

Step 2: Prime Factorization

144 = 2⁴ × 3². Every exponent is even, which is another way to see a perfect square.

Step 3: Simplest Radical Form

√144 = 12. There is nothing left under the root.

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Is 144 a Perfect Square?: FAQs

Is 144 a perfect square?

Yes. 12 × 12 = 144, so 144 is the square of the whole number 12.

What is the square root of 144?

The square root of 144 is 12.

How do you check if 144 is a perfect square using prime factors?

Write 144 as 2⁴ × 3². Every exponent is even, so the primes pair up and 144 is a perfect square.

What is the next perfect square after 144?

The next perfect square after 144 is 13² = 169.

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