Is 216 a prime number?

No, 216 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 216 is not prime

216 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 216 ÷ 2 = 108.

Prime factorization: 216 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 2³ × 3³.

Quick facts about 216

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
212No, 2 × 2 × 53
213No, 3 × 71
214No, 2 × 107
215No, 5 × 43
217No, 7 × 31
218No, 2 × 109
219No, 3 × 73
220No, 2 × 2 × 5 × 11

More about 216: 216 in binary.

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