Cube Root of 81

Last Updated : 23 Jul, 2025

Cube Root of 81 is approximately equal to 4.326. As 81 is not a perfect cube, it cannot be expressed as the cube of an integer. Cube Root of 81 can be represented as ∛81 or 3∛3 or 34/3.

In this article, we will learn to find the cube root of 81 by various methods and some solved examples related to the same.

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Cube Root Definition

A number's cube root is its value after it has been multiplied twice, giving the original integer.

Some examples of Cube Root are:

  • The cube root of 8 is 2, since 23 = 8.
  • The cube root of 27 is 3, since 33= 27.
  • The cube root of 64 is 4, since 43 = 64.
  • The cube root of 125 is 5, since 53 = 125.
  • The cube root of 216 is 6, since 63 = 216.

What is Cube Root of 81?

A Cube Root of 81 is a value that when multiplied by itself three times results in 81. Mathematically, if x is the cube root of 81, it can be represented as:

x3 = 81

⇒ x = (81)1/3

⇒ x = 4.32

Thus, Cube root of 81 is almost equals to 4.32.

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How to Find Cube Root of 81?

To find the cube root of 81 various methods can be used that are given below:

  • Halley's Method
  • Prime Factorisation

Cube Root of 81 by Halley's Method

Halley's Method referred to as the tangent hyperbolas method or Halley's rational formula, which is used as a root-finding procedure. The following formula can also be used to get the cube root of any given number:

∛a ≈ x × (x3 + 2a) / (2x3 + a)

Where,

  • The cube root of the desired number is represented by ∛a.
  • x is an initial guess for the cube root, usually the nearest integer less than or equal to the cube root of a.

We know that ∛81 = 3 so let's substitute that value:

Here, a = 81 and Let's solve x:

∛81 ≈ x × (x3+ 2 × 81) / (2 × x3 + 81)

∛3 ≈ x × (x3 + 162) / (2x3 + 81)

Now Here, we do cross multiplication;

3 (2x3+81) = x(x3 + 162)

6x3 +243 = x4 + 162 x

x4 - 6x3 −162x + 243 = 0

Cube Root of 81 by Prime Factorisation

Cube Root of 81 can be calculated using the Prime Factorisation as follows:

Step 1: Find the Prime Factors of 81.

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Thus, Prime Factors of 81 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

Step 2: Pair three of each factors from prime factorization.

81 = (3 × 3 × 3) × 3

Step 3: Simplify.

∛81 = ∛[(3 × 3 × 3) × 3]

⇒ ∛81 = ∛[(3 × 3 × 3) × 3] = 3∛3

Thus, the cube root of 81 is 3∛3 ≈ 4.33. It can also be expressed in exponent form, is 34/3.

Facts about 81

Some common facts about number 81 are:

  • Divisibility: 81 is divisible by 1, 3, 9, 27, and 81 itself.
  • Square of 9: 81 is the square of the integer 9. In mathematics, a square number is the result of multiplying an integer by itself.
  • Perfect Square: Being the square of 9, 81 is a perfect square.
  • Prime Factorization: The prime factorization of 81 is 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 i.e., 34
  • Binary Representation: In binary, 81 is represented as 1010001.
  • Symbolism: In numerology, 81 symbolizes leadership, independence, and determination.

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Examples on Cube Root of 81

Example 1: Simplify ∛(81) × ∛(-81)

Solution:

We know,

∛(81) = 4.3267

∛(-81) = -4.3267

Hence, ∛(81) × ∛(-81) = 4.3267 × (-4.3267)

Example 2: Given the volume of a cube is 81 inches3. Find the length of the side of the cube.

Solution

Volume of the Cube = 81 inches 3 = a3

a3 = 81

a = ∛81 inches

The side length of the cube is 4.33 inches since the cube root of 81 is 4.33.

Cube Root of 81: Practice Problems

Problem 1: Verify whether 9 is the cube root of 81.

Problem 2: If x3 = 81, find the value of x.

Problem 3: Calculate the cube root of 813.

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