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Factors of 777

The factors of 777 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 37, 111, 259, and 777. In total, 777 has 8 factors. Its prime factorization is 3 × 7 × 37, and the sum of all its factors is 1216.

All factors of 777

Here are all 8 factors of 777, listed from smallest to largest.

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Factor pairs of 777

These 4 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 777.

1 × 777 = 777
3 × 259 = 777
7 × 111 = 777
21 × 37 = 777

Prime factorization of 777

Dividing 777 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

777 ÷ 3 = 259
259 ÷ 7 = 37
37 ÷ 37 = 1
Result: 777 = 3 × 7 × 37 = 3 × 7 × 37

The distinct prime factors of 777 are 3, 7, 37. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 777

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

Factor tree of 7777773259737
Prime factors are shown in solid indigo. Composite numbers split into their smallest prime and the quotient.

Properties of 777

Number of factors8
Sum of factors1216
Sum of proper factors439
Prime factorization3 × 7 × 37
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Odd
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationDeficient

What makes 777 interesting

  • 777 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 4 different ways.
  • 777 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 439, which is 338 less than 777 itself.
  • 777 has 3 distinct prime factors (3, 7, 37), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 777 yourself

Divide 777 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 √77727.87, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

777 ÷ 1 = 777
777 ÷ 3 = 259
777 ÷ 7 = 111
777 ÷ 21 = 37

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 3, 7, 21, 37, 111, 259, 777. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 777

What are the factors of 777?

The factors of 777 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 37, 111, 259, and 777. That is 8 factors in total, counting both 1 and 777.

Is 777 a prime number?

No, 777 is not prime — it is a composite number with 8 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 777 is also divisible by 3.

What is the prime factorization of 777?

The prime factorization of 777 is 3 × 7 × 37. Written out in full: 3 × 7 × 37 = 777. Its distinct prime factors are 3, 7, 37.

What two numbers multiply to give 777?

There are 4 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 777: 1 × 777, 3 × 259, 7 × 111, 21 × 37.

What is the sum of the factors of 777?

Adding all the factors of 777 together gives 1216. Excluding 777 itself, the proper factors sum to 439.

Is 777 a perfect square?

No, 777 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 777. The nearest perfect squares are 729 and 784.

What is the largest factor of 777 other than itself?

The largest factor of 777 apart from 777 itself is 259, since 777 ÷ 259 = 3.

How many factors does 777 have?

777 has 8 factors: 1, 3, 7, 21, 37, 111, 259, and 777. You can verify this from the prime factorization 3 × 7 × 37: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 2 × 2 × 2 = 8.

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Try another number in the factor calculator, break 777 down further with the prime factorization calculator, or compare 777 with another number using the GCF calculator and LCM calculator. For divisor counts and sums, see the divisor calculator.