The value of $8$ squared is calculated by multiplying $8$ by itself:

$8^2 = 8 \times 8 = 64$

So, $8^2 = 64$.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What is the value of $9^2$?
2. How do you calculate the square of a number?
3. What is the square root of 64?
4. What is the value of $8^3$ (8 cubed)?
5. Can you calculate $8^2$ using the area of a square with side length 8?

Tip: Squaring a number always results in a non-negative value.