Factors of 588

All factors of 588

Here are all 18 factors of 588, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 588

These 9 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 588.

Prime factorization of 588

Dividing 588 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 588 are 2, 3, 7. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 588

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

Properties of 588

What makes 588 interesting

• 588 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 9 different ways.
• 588 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 1008, which is 420 more than 588 itself.
• 588 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 3, 7), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 588 yourself

Divide 588 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 √588 ≈ 24.25, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 49, 84, 98, 147, 196, 294, 588. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.