Is 249 a prime number?

No, 249 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 15, which is divisible by 3, so 249 is divisible by 3.

Why 249 is not prime

249 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 249 ÷ 3 = 83.

Prime factorization: 249 = 3 × 83.

Quick facts about 249

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
245No, 5 × 7 × 7
246No, 2 × 3 × 41
247No, 13 × 19
248No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 31
250No, 2 × 5 × 5 × 5
251Yes
252No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7
253No, 11 × 23

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