Factors of 427

All factors of 427

Here are all 4 factors of 427, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 427

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 427.

Prime factorization of 427

Dividing 427 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 427 are 7, 61. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 427

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

Properties of 427

What makes 427 interesting

• 427 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.
• 427 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 69, which is 358 less than 427 itself.

How to find the factors of 427 yourself

Divide 427 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 √427 ≈ 20.66, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 7, 61, 427. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.