Factors of 498
The factors of 498 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 83, 166, 249, 498. It has 8 factors.
Factors of 498
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How to work it out
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A factor of 498 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √498 ≈ 22.32; every one that divides gives a pair.
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The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 8 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 + 6 + 83 + 166 + 249 + 498 = 1008. Without 498 itself that is 510, so 498 is an abundant number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 498 = 2 \times 3 \times 83 \]
Factor pairs of 498
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 498 | 1 × 498 = 498 |
| 2 | 249 | 2 × 249 = 498 |
| 3 | 166 | 3 × 166 = 498 |
| 6 | 83 | 6 × 83 = 498 |
Questions
What are the factors of 498?
The factors of 498 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 83, 166, 249, 498. It has 8 factors.
What are the prime factors of 498?
2, 3, 83. As a product: 2 × 3 × 83.
How many factors does 498 have?
498 has 8 factors (4 factor pairs).
What is the sum of the factors of 498?
1008.
Is 498 a prime number?
No. It is divisible by 2, so 498 = 2 × 249.