Is 14 a prime number?

No, 14 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 14 is not prime

14 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 14 ÷ 2 = 7.

Prime factorization: 14 = 2 × 7.

Quick facts about 14

Even or odd: even.
Nearest primes: 13 below and 17 above.
Primes up to 14: 6.

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

Number	Prime?
10	No, 2 × 5
11	Yes
12	No, 2 × 2 × 3
13	Yes
15	No, 3 × 5
16	No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
17	Yes
18	No, 2 × 3 × 3

More about 14: factors of 14 · 14 squared · square root of 14 · 14 in binary · 14 in Roman numerals.

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