Factors of 789

All factors of 789

Here are all 4 factors of 789, listed from smallest to largest.

Factor pairs of 789

These 2 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 789.

Prime factorization of 789

Dividing 789 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

The distinct prime factors of 789 are 3, 263. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 789

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

Properties of 789

What makes 789 interesting

• 789 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.
• 789 is a deficient number: its proper factors sum to 267, which is 522 less than 789 itself.

How to find the factors of 789 yourself

Divide 789 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 √789 ≈ 28.09, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 3, 263, 789. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.