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Factors of 476

The factors of 476 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 17, 28, 34, 68, 119, 238, and 476. In total, 476 has 12 factors. Its prime factorization is 2² × 7 × 17, and the sum of all its factors is 1008.

All factors of 476

Here are all 12 factors of 476, listed from smallest to largest.

12471417283468119238476

Factor pairs of 476

These 6 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 476.

1 × 476 = 476
2 × 238 = 476
4 × 119 = 476
7 × 68 = 476
14 × 34 = 476
17 × 28 = 476

Prime factorization of 476

Dividing 476 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

476 ÷ 2 = 238
238 ÷ 2 = 119
119 ÷ 7 = 17
17 ÷ 17 = 1
Result: 476 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 17 = 2² × 7 × 17

The distinct prime factors of 476 are 2, 7, 17. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 476

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

Factor tree of 47647622382119717
Prime factors are shown in solid indigo. Composite numbers split into their smallest prime and the quotient.

Properties of 476

Number of factors12
Sum of factors1008
Sum of proper factors532
Prime factorization2² × 7 × 17
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Even
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationAbundant

What makes 476 interesting

  • 476 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 6 different ways.
  • 476 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 532, which is 56 more than 476 itself.
  • 476 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 7, 17), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 476 yourself

Divide 476 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 √47621.82, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

476 ÷ 1 = 476
476 ÷ 2 = 238
476 ÷ 4 = 119
476 ÷ 7 = 68
476 ÷ 14 = 34
476 ÷ 17 = 28

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 17, 28, 34, 68, 119, 238, 476. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 476

What are the factors of 476?

The factors of 476 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 17, 28, 34, 68, 119, 238, and 476. That is 12 factors in total, counting both 1 and 476.

Is 476 a prime number?

No, 476 is not prime — it is a composite number with 12 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 476 is also divisible by 2.

What is the prime factorization of 476?

The prime factorization of 476 is 2² × 7 × 17. Written out in full: 2 × 2 × 7 × 17 = 476. Its distinct prime factors are 2, 7, 17.

What two numbers multiply to give 476?

There are 6 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 476: 1 × 476, 2 × 238, 4 × 119, 7 × 68, 14 × 34, 17 × 28.

What is the sum of the factors of 476?

Adding all the factors of 476 together gives 1008. Excluding 476 itself, the proper factors sum to 532.

Is 476 a perfect square?

No, 476 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 476. The nearest perfect squares are 441 and 484.

What is the largest factor of 476 other than itself?

The largest factor of 476 apart from 476 itself is 238, since 476 ÷ 238 = 2.

How many factors does 476 have?

476 has 12 factors: 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 17, 28, 34, 68, 119, 238, and 476. You can verify this from the prime factorization 2² × 7 × 17: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 3 × 2 × 2 = 12.

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