The ^0.5 means find the square root (i.e., the 1/2 power). It could
alternately be written ^(1/2).

"Lucky_guy2000" wrote:

I am working on correcting links and formulas on an inherited worksheet and
came across the following formula:

=35*B3*(B11+3000)^0.5

I do not understand the purpose of ^0.5. Can anyone help?

Thanks.
Johnnie