Factors of 492
The factors of 492 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 492. It has 12 factors.
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How to work it out
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A factor of 492 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √492 ≈ 22.18; every one that divides gives a pair.
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The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 12 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 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 12 + 41 + 82 + 123 + 164 + 246 + 492 = 1176. Without 492 itself that is 684, so 492 is an abundant number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 492 = 2^{2} \times 3 \times 41 \]Factor pairs of 492
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 492 | 1 × 492 = 492 |
| 2 | 246 | 2 × 246 = 492 |
| 3 | 164 | 3 × 164 = 492 |
| 4 | 123 | 4 × 123 = 492 |
| 6 | 82 | 6 × 82 = 492 |
| 12 | 41 | 12 × 41 = 492 |
Questions
What are the factors of 492?
The factors of 492 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 492. It has 12 factors.
What are the prime factors of 492?
2, 3, 41. As a product: × 3 × 41.
How many factors does 492 have?
492 has 12 factors (6 factor pairs).
What is the sum of the factors of 492?
1176.
Is 492 a prime number?
No. It is divisible by 2, so 492 = 2 × 246.