Factors of 588
The factors of 588 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 49, 84, 98, 147, 196, 294, 588. It has 18 factors.
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How to work it out
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A factor of 588 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √588 ≈ 24.25; every one that divides gives a pair.
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The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 18 factors.
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Prime factorisation: keep dividing by the smallest prime that fits.
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Add all the factors: the sum is 1596. Without 588 itself that is 1008, so 588 is an abundant number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 588 = 2^{2} \times 3 \times 7^{2} \]Factor pairs of 588
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 588 | 1 × 588 = 588 |
| 2 | 294 | 2 × 294 = 588 |
| 3 | 196 | 3 × 196 = 588 |
| 4 | 147 | 4 × 147 = 588 |
| 6 | 98 | 6 × 98 = 588 |
| 7 | 84 | 7 × 84 = 588 |
| 12 | 49 | 12 × 49 = 588 |
| 14 | 42 | 14 × 42 = 588 |
| 21 | 28 | 21 × 28 = 588 |
Questions
What are the factors of 588?
The factors of 588 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 49, 84, 98, 147, 196, 294, 588. It has 18 factors.
What are the prime factors of 588?
2, 3, 7. As a product: × 3 × .
How many factors does 588 have?
588 has 18 factors (9 factor pairs).
What is the sum of the factors of 588?
1596.
Is 588 a prime number?
No. It is divisible by 2, so 588 = 2 × 294.