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Factors of 29

The factors of 29 are 1 and 29. Since 29 is a prime number, it has exactly 2 factors and cannot be divided evenly by any other whole number. The sum of its factors is 30, and its prime factorization is simply 29 itself.

All factors of 29

Here are all 2 factors of 29, listed from smallest to largest.

129

Factor pairs of 29

There is only one factor pair for 29, because it is prime.

1 × 29 = 29

Prime factorization of 29

29 is a prime number, so it cannot be broken down further. Its prime factorization is simply 29.

Properties of 29

Number of factors2
Sum of factors30
Sum of proper factors1
Prime factorization29
Prime or composite?Prime
Even or odd?Odd
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationDeficient

What makes 29 interesting

  • 29 is a prime number, so its only factors are 1 and 29. It cannot be split into a product of two smaller whole numbers.
  • Every prime number is deficient — the sum of its proper factors is always 1, which is far less than the number itself.

How to find the factors of 29 yourself

Divide 29 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 √29 ≈ 5.39, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

29 ÷ 1 = 29 ✓

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 29. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

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Frequently asked questions about 29

What are the factors of 29?

The factors of 29 are 1 and 29. That is 2 factors in total, counting both 1 and 29.

Is 29 a prime number?

Yes, 29 is a prime number. It has exactly two factors: 1 and 29. No other whole number divides it evenly.

What is the prime factorization of 29?

29 is already prime, so its prime factorization is simply 29. It cannot be broken down any further.

What two numbers multiply to give 29?

There is 1 pair of whole numbers that multiply to 29: 1 × 29.

What is the sum of the factors of 29?

Adding all the factors of 29 together gives 30. Excluding 29 itself, the proper factors sum to 1.

Is 29 a perfect square?

No, 29 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 29. The nearest perfect squares are 25 and 36.

What is the largest factor of 29 other than itself?

The largest factor of 29 apart from 29 itself is 1, since 29 ÷ 1 = 29.

How many factors does 29 have?

29 has 2 factors: 1 and 29.

Explore more

Try another number in the factor calculator, break 29 down further with the prime factorization calculator, or compare 29 with another number using the GCF calculator and LCM calculator. For divisor counts and sums, see the divisor calculator.