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Factors of 744

The factors of 744 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 31, 62, 93, 124, 186, 248, 372, and 744. In total, 744 has 16 factors. Its prime factorization is 2³ × 3 × 31, and the sum of all its factors is 1920.

All factors of 744

Here are all 16 factors of 744, listed from smallest to largest.

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Factor pairs of 744

These 8 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 744.

1 × 744 = 744
2 × 372 = 744
3 × 248 = 744
4 × 186 = 744
6 × 124 = 744
8 × 93 = 744
12 × 62 = 744
24 × 31 = 744

Prime factorization of 744

Dividing 744 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

744 ÷ 2 = 372
372 ÷ 2 = 186
186 ÷ 2 = 93
93 ÷ 3 = 31
31 ÷ 31 = 1
Result: 744 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 31 = 2³ × 3 × 31

The distinct prime factors of 744 are 2, 3, 31. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 744

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

Factor tree of 74474423722186293331
Prime factors are shown in solid indigo. Composite numbers split into their smallest prime and the quotient.

Properties of 744

Number of factors16
Sum of factors1920
Sum of proper factors1176
Prime factorization2³ × 3 × 31
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Even
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationAbundant

What makes 744 interesting

  • 744 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.
  • 744 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 1176, which is 432 more than 744 itself.
  • 744 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 3, 31), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 744 yourself

Divide 744 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 √74427.28, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

744 ÷ 1 = 744
744 ÷ 2 = 372
744 ÷ 3 = 248
744 ÷ 4 = 186
744 ÷ 6 = 124
744 ÷ 8 = 93
744 ÷ 12 = 62
744 ÷ 24 = 31

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 31, 62, 93, 124, 186, 248, 372, 744. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 744

What are the factors of 744?

The factors of 744 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 31, 62, 93, 124, 186, 248, 372, and 744. That is 16 factors in total, counting both 1 and 744.

Is 744 a prime number?

No, 744 is not prime — it is a composite number with 16 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 744 is also divisible by 2.

What is the prime factorization of 744?

The prime factorization of 744 is 2³ × 3 × 31. Written out in full: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 31 = 744. Its distinct prime factors are 2, 3, 31.

What two numbers multiply to give 744?

There are 8 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 744: 1 × 744, 2 × 372, 3 × 248, 4 × 186, 6 × 124, 8 × 93, 12 × 62, 24 × 31.

What is the sum of the factors of 744?

Adding all the factors of 744 together gives 1920. Excluding 744 itself, the proper factors sum to 1176.

Is 744 a perfect square?

No, 744 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 744. The nearest perfect squares are 729 and 784.

What is the largest factor of 744 other than itself?

The largest factor of 744 apart from 744 itself is 372, since 744 ÷ 372 = 2.

How many factors does 744 have?

744 has 16 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 31, 62, 93, 124, 186, 248, 372, and 744. You can verify this from the prime factorization 2³ × 3 × 31: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 4 × 2 × 2 = 16.

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