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Factors of 16

The factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. No, 16 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^4.

Factors of 16
1, 2, 4, 8, 16
Prime or Composite
Composite
Perfect Square
Yes
Prime Factorization
2^4
Sum of Factors
31
Factor Pairs
1 × 16 = 16
2 × 8 = 16
4 × 4 = 16

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors of 16?

The factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16.

Is 16 a prime number?

No, 16 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^4.

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