Factors of 3
The factors of 3 are 1, 3. It has 2 factors.
Factors of 3
Pick any whole number from 1 to 10,000.
How to work it out
- 1
A factor of 3 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √3 ≈ 1.73; every one that divides gives a pair.
- 2
The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 2 factors.
- 3
3 has no factors besides 1 and itself, so it is a prime number.
- 4
Add all the factors: 1 + 3 = 4. Without 3 itself that is 1, so 3 is a deficient number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 3 = 3 \]
Factor pairs of 3
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 × 3 = 3 |
Questions
What are the factors of 3?
The factors of 3 are 1, 3. It has 2 factors.
What are the prime factors of 3?
3. As a product: 3.
How many factors does 3 have?
3 has 2 factors (1 factor pair).
What is the sum of the factors of 3?
4.
Is 3 a prime number?
Yes. Its only factors are 1 and 3.