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Factors of 952

The factors of 952 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 28, 34, 56, 68, 119, 136, 238, 476, and 952. In total, 952 has 16 factors. Its prime factorization is 2³ × 7 × 17, and the sum of all its factors is 2160.

All factors of 952

Here are all 16 factors of 952, listed from smallest to largest.

12478141728345668119136238476952

Factor pairs of 952

These 8 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 952.

1 × 952 = 952
2 × 476 = 952
4 × 238 = 952
7 × 136 = 952
8 × 119 = 952
14 × 68 = 952
17 × 56 = 952
28 × 34 = 952

Prime factorization of 952

Dividing 952 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

952 ÷ 2 = 476
476 ÷ 2 = 238
238 ÷ 2 = 119
119 ÷ 7 = 17
17 ÷ 17 = 1
Result: 952 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 17 = 2³ × 7 × 17

The distinct prime factors of 952 are 2, 7, 17. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 952

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 952

Number of factors16
Sum of factors2160
Sum of proper factors1208
Prime factorization2³ × 7 × 17
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Even
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationAbundant

What makes 952 interesting

  • 952 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.
  • 952 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 1208, which is 256 more than 952 itself.
  • 952 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 7, 17), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 952 yourself

Divide 952 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 √95230.85, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

952 ÷ 1 = 952
952 ÷ 2 = 476
952 ÷ 4 = 238
952 ÷ 7 = 136
952 ÷ 8 = 119
952 ÷ 14 = 68
952 ÷ 17 = 56
952 ÷ 28 = 34

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 28, 34, 56, 68, 119, 136, 238, 476, 952. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 952

What are the factors of 952?

The factors of 952 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 28, 34, 56, 68, 119, 136, 238, 476, and 952. That is 16 factors in total, counting both 1 and 952.

Is 952 a prime number?

No, 952 is not prime — it is a composite number with 16 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 952 is also divisible by 2.

What is the prime factorization of 952?

The prime factorization of 952 is 2³ × 7 × 17. Written out in full: 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 17 = 952. Its distinct prime factors are 2, 7, 17.

What two numbers multiply to give 952?

There are 8 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 952: 1 × 952, 2 × 476, 4 × 238, 7 × 136, 8 × 119, 14 × 68, 17 × 56, 28 × 34.

What is the sum of the factors of 952?

Adding all the factors of 952 together gives 2160. Excluding 952 itself, the proper factors sum to 1208.

Is 952 a perfect square?

No, 952 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 952. The nearest perfect squares are 900 and 961.

What is the largest factor of 952 other than itself?

The largest factor of 952 apart from 952 itself is 476, since 952 ÷ 476 = 2.

How many factors does 952 have?

952 has 16 factors: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 28, 34, 56, 68, 119, 136, 238, 476, and 952. You can verify this from the prime factorization 2³ × 7 × 17: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 4 × 2 × 2 = 16.

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