Factors of 32
The factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32. It has 6 factors.
Factors of 32
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How to work it out
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A factor of 32 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √32 ≈ 5.66; every one that divides gives a pair.
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The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 6 factors.
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Prime factorisation: keep dividing by the smallest prime that fits.
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Add all the factors: 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 32 = 63. Without 32 itself that is 31, so 32 is a deficient number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 32 = 2^{5} \]Factor pairs of 32
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 1 × 32 = 32 |
| 2 | 16 | 2 × 16 = 32 |
| 4 | 8 | 4 × 8 = 32 |
Questions
What are the factors of 32?
The factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32. It has 6 factors.
What are the prime factors of 32?
2. As a product: .
How many factors does 32 have?
32 has 6 factors (3 factor pairs).
What is the sum of the factors of 32?
63.
Is 32 a prime number?
No. It is divisible by 2, so 32 = 2 × 16.