Factors of 22

All factors of 22

Here are all 4 factors of 22, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 22

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 22.

Prime factorization of 22

Dividing 22 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 22 are 2, 11. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 22

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

Properties of 22

What makes 22 interesting

• 22 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.
• 22 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 14, which is 8 less than 22 itself.

How to find the factors of 22 yourself

Divide 22 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 √22 ≈ 4.69, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 11, 22. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.