Is 121 a prime number?

No, 121 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: 121 = 11 × 11.

Why 121 is not prime

121 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 11: 121 ÷ 11 = 11.

Prime factorization: 121 = 11 × 11 = 11².

Quick facts about 121

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
117No, 3 × 3 × 13
118No, 2 × 59
119No, 7 × 17
120No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
122No, 2 × 61
123No, 3 × 41
124No, 2 × 2 × 31
125No, 5 × 5 × 5

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