Factors of 552
The factors of 552 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 23, 24, 46, 69, 92, 138, 184, 276, and 552. In total, 552 has 16 factors. Its prime factorization is 2³ × 3 × 23, and the sum of all its factors is 1440.
All factors of 552
Here are all 16 factors of 552, listed from smallest to largest.
Factor pairs of 552
These 8 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 552.
Prime factorization of 552
Dividing 552 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:
The distinct prime factors of 552 are 2, 3, 23. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.
Factor tree of 552
A factor tree shows the same prime factorization visually. Each composite branch splits until every endpoint is a prime number.
Properties of 552
| Number of factors | 16 |
|---|---|
| Sum of factors | 1440 |
| Sum of proper factors | 888 |
| Prime factorization | 2³ × 3 × 23 |
| Prime or composite? | Composite |
| Even or odd? | Even |
| Perfect square? | No |
| Perfect cube? | No |
| Classification | Abundant |
What makes 552 interesting
- 552 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 8 different ways.
- 552 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 888, which is 336 more than 552 itself.
- 552 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 3, 23), which is why it has so many divisors.
How to find the factors of 552 yourself
Divide 552 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 √552 ≈ 23.49, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.
Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 23, 24, 46, 69, 92, 138, 184, 276, 552. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.
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