Factors of 96
There are 12 factors of 96 — the full list is below, with factor pairs, prime factorization, and divisibility notes.
Factors of 96
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96
Factor pairs of 96
- 1 × 96
- 2 × 48
- 3 × 32
- 4 × 24
- 6 × 16
- 8 × 12
Prime factorization of 96
96 = 2⁵ × 3
Number facts
- 96 is a composite number.
- 96 has 12 factors.
- 96 is not a perfect square.
- The sum of all factors of 96 is 252.
Divisibility rules that apply to 96
- 96 is divisible by 2 because it ends in an even digit (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8).
- 96 is divisible by 3 because the sum of its digits (15) is divisible by 3.
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How the factors of 96 are calculated
To find the factors of 96, every whole number from 1 up to the square root of 96(about 9.80) is tested for even division. 96 is even, and it divides evenly by 2, 3, 4, 6, among others. Written as a product of primes, 96 = 2⁵ × 3, which confirms every factor above is a combination of those prime building blocks.
Frequently asked questions about 96
How many factors does 96 have?
96 has 12 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96.
Is 96 a prime number?
No. 96 is composite because it has factors other than 1 and itself.
What are the factor pairs of 96?
The factor pairs of 96 are 1 × 96, 2 × 48, 3 × 32, 4 × 24, 6 × 16, 8 × 12.
What is the prime factorization of 96?
The prime factorization of 96 is 2⁵ × 3.