Factors of 164

All factors of 164

Here are all 6 factors of 164, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 164

These 3 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 164.

Prime factorization of 164

Dividing 164 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 164 are 2, 41. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 164

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

Properties of 164

What makes 164 interesting

• 164 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.
• 164 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 130, which is 34 less than 164 itself.

How to find the factors of 164 yourself

Divide 164 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 √164 ≈ 12.81, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 4, 41, 82, 164. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.