Is 143 a prime number?

No, 143 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: 143 = 11 × 13.

Why 143 is not prime

143 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 11: 143 ÷ 11 = 13.

Prime factorization: 143 = 11 × 13.

Quick facts about 143

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
139Yes
140No, 2 × 2 × 5 × 7
141No, 3 × 47
142No, 2 × 71
144No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
145No, 5 × 29
146No, 2 × 73
147No, 3 × 7 × 7

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