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Factors of 58

The factors of 58 are 1, 2, 29, and 58. In total, 58 has 4 factors. Its prime factorization is 2 × 29, and the sum of all its factors is 90.

All factors of 58

Here are all 4 factors of 58, listed from smallest to largest.

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Factor pairs of 58

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 58.

1 × 58 = 58
2 × 29 = 58

Prime factorization of 58

Dividing 58 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

58 ÷ 2 = 29
29 ÷ 29 = 1
Result: 58 = 2 × 29 = 2 × 29

The distinct prime factors of 58 are 2, 29. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 58

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

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

Properties of 58

Number of factors4
Sum of factors90
Sum of proper factors32
Prime factorization2 × 29
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Even
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationDeficient

What makes 58 interesting

  • 58 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.
  • 58 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 32, which is 26 less than 58 itself.

How to find the factors of 58 yourself

Divide 58 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 √587.62, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

58 ÷ 1 = 58
58 ÷ 2 = 29

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 29, 58. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 58

What are the factors of 58?

The factors of 58 are 1, 2, 29, and 58. That is 4 factors in total, counting both 1 and 58.

Is 58 a prime number?

No, 58 is not prime — it is a composite number with 4 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 58 is also divisible by 2.

What is the prime factorization of 58?

The prime factorization of 58 is 2 × 29. Written out in full: 2 × 29 = 58. Its distinct prime factors are 2, 29.

What two numbers multiply to give 58?

There are 2 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 58: 1 × 58, 2 × 29.

What is the sum of the factors of 58?

Adding all the factors of 58 together gives 90. Excluding 58 itself, the proper factors sum to 32.

Is 58 a perfect square?

No, 58 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 58. The nearest perfect squares are 49 and 64.

What is the largest factor of 58 other than itself?

The largest factor of 58 apart from 58 itself is 29, since 58 ÷ 29 = 2.

How many factors does 58 have?

58 has 4 factors: 1, 2, 29, and 58. You can verify this from the prime factorization 2 × 29: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 2 × 2 = 4.

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