Factors of 14

All factors of 14

Here are all 4 factors of 14, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 14

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 14.

Prime factorization of 14

Dividing 14 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 14 are 2, 7. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 14

A factor tree shows the same prime factorization visually. Each composite branch splits until every endpoint is a prime number.

Properties of 14

What makes 14 interesting

• 14 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 2 different ways.
• 14 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 10, which is 4 less than 14 itself.

How to find the factors of 14 yourself

Divide 14 by each whole number starting from 1. Whenever the division leaves no remainder, both the divisor and the quotient are factors. You only need to test up to √14 ≈ 3.74, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 7, 14. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.