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370 LearnersLast updated on August 5, 2025

The cube root of 864 is the number which, when multiplied three times, we get a number that is equal to 864. Let’s explore some steps and methods to calculate the cube root of 864.
The cube root of 864: ∛864 = 9.524
The exponential form of the cube root of 864: 8641/3
The radical form of the cube root of 864: ∛864
To find the cube root of 864, we use the following methods:
We use the below formula to find the cube root using Halley’s Method;
∛a ≅ x((x3+2a) / (2x3+a))
In the formula;
a = given number, 864
x = an approximate number close to the cube root of the number, 864: 93= 729
Let’s apply the formula and find the Cube Root:
A = 864, for the approximate method we choose, x = 9, it is the nearest cube (93= 729).
Now apply the formula;
∛a ≅ x((x3+2a) / (2x3+a))
∛864 ≅ 9((93+2 × 864) / (2 × 93+864)) = 9.524
Hence, the approximate cube of 864 ≅ 9.524


While learning about cube roots, children making mistakes is common, so to avoid a few mistakes that are likely to happen, below are a few mistakes and how to avoid these:
Find the volume of a cube with side ∛864.
Side(S) = ∛864.
Volume = S3
Volume = 9.5243 = 864 units.
To find a cube’s volume, multiply the side length by itself three times. Here, 9.5453=864 units.
Solve for y if y³=864×2.
y3 =864×2 = 1728
y = ∛1728=12.
First, multiply 864×2=1728. Then, find the cube root of 1728, which means the number that, when multiplied by itself three times, equals 1728.
Simplify 864¹/³×864²/³
8641/3×8642/3 = 8641
8641=864.
When we multiply numbers with the same base, we add the exponents. So, 8641/3×8642/3=8641, which is 864.
Calculate ∛(864×864).
∛864 = 9.524
9.524 × 9.524 = 90.70
To find this, we approximate each cube root as about 9.545. Then, we multiply 9.545 by 9.545 to get 91.





