Factors of 26

All factors of 26

Here are all 4 factors of 26, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 26

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 26.

Prime factorization of 26

Dividing 26 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 26 are 2, 13. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 26

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

Properties of 26

What makes 26 interesting

• 26 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.
• 26 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 16, which is 10 less than 26 itself.

How to find the factors of 26 yourself

Divide 26 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 √26 ≈ 5.10, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 13, 26. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.