The SQRTPI function in Google Sheets is a versatile mathematical tool designed to compute the positive square root of the product of Pi (C0) and a given positive value. This function is particularly useful in various mathematical and scientific applications, such as geometry, statistics, and engineering, where calculations involving Pi are prevalent.
Syntax
SQRTPI(value)
- value: A positive number that will be multiplied by Pi to compute the square root.
Example #1
=SQRTPI(4)
Using this call, the function calculates the square root of the product of Pi and 4, resulting in approximately 3.5449.
Example #2
=SQRTPI(16)
This example demonstrates how the function returns the square root of the product of Pi and 16, yielding around 7.0694.
Example #3
=SQRTPI(0.5)
Here, the function computes the square root of the product of Pi and 0.5, which results in approximately 1.2533.
Error handling
- NUM!: This error occurs when the input is a negative number or zero. Value must be a positive number for SQRTPI to function correctly.
- VALUE!: This indicates that the input is not a number. Ensure that the value provided is a numerical entry.