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Factors of 187

The factors of 187 are 1, 11, 17, and 187. In total, 187 has 4 factors. Its prime factorization is 11 × 17, and the sum of all its factors is 216.

All factors of 187

Here are all 4 factors of 187, listed from smallest to largest.

11117187

Factor pairs of 187

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 187.

1 × 187 = 187
11 × 17 = 187

Prime factorization of 187

Dividing 187 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

187 ÷ 11 = 17
17 ÷ 17 = 1
Result: 187 = 11 × 17 = 11 × 17

The distinct prime factors of 187 are 11, 17. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 187

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

Factor tree of 1871871117
Prime factors are shown in solid indigo. Composite numbers split into their smallest prime and the quotient.

Properties of 187

Number of factors4
Sum of factors216
Sum of proper factors29
Prime factorization11 × 17
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Odd
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationDeficient

What makes 187 interesting

  • 187 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.
  • 187 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 29, which is 158 less than 187 itself.

How to find the factors of 187 yourself

Divide 187 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 √18713.67, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

187 ÷ 1 = 187
187 ÷ 11 = 17

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 11, 17, 187. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 187

What are the factors of 187?

The factors of 187 are 1, 11, 17, and 187. That is 4 factors in total, counting both 1 and 187.

Is 187 a prime number?

No, 187 is not prime — it is a composite number with 4 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 187 is also divisible by 11.

What is the prime factorization of 187?

The prime factorization of 187 is 11 × 17. Written out in full: 11 × 17 = 187. Its distinct prime factors are 11, 17.

What two numbers multiply to give 187?

There are 2 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 187: 1 × 187, 11 × 17.

What is the sum of the factors of 187?

Adding all the factors of 187 together gives 216. Excluding 187 itself, the proper factors sum to 29.

Is 187 a perfect square?

No, 187 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 187. The nearest perfect squares are 169 and 196.

What is the largest factor of 187 other than itself?

The largest factor of 187 apart from 187 itself is 17, since 187 ÷ 17 = 11.

How many factors does 187 have?

187 has 4 factors: 1, 11, 17, and 187. You can verify this from the prime factorization 11 × 17: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 2 × 2 = 4.

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