Is 221 a prime number?

No, 221 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: 221 = 13 × 17.

Why 221 is not prime

221 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 13: 221 ÷ 13 = 17.

Prime factorization: 221 = 13 × 17.

Quick facts about 221

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
217No, 7 × 31
218No, 2 × 109
219No, 3 × 73
220No, 2 × 2 × 5 × 11
222No, 2 × 3 × 37
223Yes
224No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7
225No, 3 × 3 × 5 × 5

More about 221: 221 in binary.

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