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Factors of 728

The factors of 728 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 26, 28, 52, 56, 91, 104, 182, 364, and 728. In total, 728 has 16 factors. Its prime factorization is 2³ × 7 × 13, and the sum of all its factors is 1680.

All factors of 728

Here are all 16 factors of 728, listed from smallest to largest.

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Factor pairs of 728

These 8 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 728.

1 × 728 = 728
2 × 364 = 728
4 × 182 = 728
7 × 104 = 728
8 × 91 = 728
13 × 56 = 728
14 × 52 = 728
26 × 28 = 728

Prime factorization of 728

Dividing 728 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

728 ÷ 2 = 364
364 ÷ 2 = 182
182 ÷ 2 = 91
91 ÷ 7 = 13
13 ÷ 13 = 1
Result: 728 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 13 = 2³ × 7 × 13

The distinct prime factors of 728 are 2, 7, 13. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 728

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 728

Number of factors16
Sum of factors1680
Sum of proper factors952
Prime factorization2³ × 7 × 13
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Even
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationAbundant

What makes 728 interesting

  • 728 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.
  • 728 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 952, which is 224 more than 728 itself.
  • 728 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 7, 13), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 728 yourself

Divide 728 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 √72826.98, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

728 ÷ 1 = 728
728 ÷ 2 = 364
728 ÷ 4 = 182
728 ÷ 7 = 104
728 ÷ 8 = 91
728 ÷ 13 = 56
728 ÷ 14 = 52
728 ÷ 26 = 28

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 26, 28, 52, 56, 91, 104, 182, 364, 728. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 728

What are the factors of 728?

The factors of 728 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 26, 28, 52, 56, 91, 104, 182, 364, and 728. That is 16 factors in total, counting both 1 and 728.

Is 728 a prime number?

No, 728 is not prime — it is a composite number with 16 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 728 is also divisible by 2.

What is the prime factorization of 728?

The prime factorization of 728 is 2³ × 7 × 13. Written out in full: 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 13 = 728. Its distinct prime factors are 2, 7, 13.

What two numbers multiply to give 728?

There are 8 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 728: 1 × 728, 2 × 364, 4 × 182, 7 × 104, 8 × 91, 13 × 56, 14 × 52, 26 × 28.

What is the sum of the factors of 728?

Adding all the factors of 728 together gives 1680. Excluding 728 itself, the proper factors sum to 952.

Is 728 a perfect square?

No, 728 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 728. The nearest perfect squares are 676 and 729.

What is the largest factor of 728 other than itself?

The largest factor of 728 apart from 728 itself is 364, since 728 ÷ 364 = 2.

How many factors does 728 have?

728 has 16 factors: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 26, 28, 52, 56, 91, 104, 182, 364, and 728. You can verify this from the prime factorization 2³ × 7 × 13: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 4 × 2 × 2 = 16.

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