Factors of 273

All factors of 273

Here are all 8 factors of 273, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 273

These 4 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 273.

Prime factorization of 273

Dividing 273 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 273 are 3, 7, 13. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 273

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

Properties of 273

What makes 273 interesting

• 273 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 4 different ways.
• 273 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 175, which is 98 less than 273 itself.
• 273 has 3 distinct prime factors (3, 7, 13), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 273 yourself

Divide 273 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 √273 ≈ 16.52, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 3, 7, 13, 21, 39, 91, 273. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.