Factors of 147

All factors of 147

Here are all 6 factors of 147, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 147

These 3 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 147.

Prime factorization of 147

Dividing 147 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 147 are 3, 7. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 147

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

Properties of 147

What makes 147 interesting

• 147 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 3 different ways.
• 147 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 81, which is 66 less than 147 itself.

How to find the factors of 147 yourself

Divide 147 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 √147 ≈ 12.12, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 3, 7, 21, 49, 147. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.