The square root of 16 is expressed as √16 in the radical form and as (16)½ or (16)0.5 in the exponent form. The square root of 16 is 4. It is the positive solution of the equation x2 = 16. The number 16 is a perfect square. Square Root of 16: 4 Square Root of 16 in exponential form: (16)½ or (16)0.5 Square Root of 16 in radical form: √16