Is 273 a prime number?

No, 273 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 12, which is divisible by 3, so 273 is divisible by 3.

Why 273 is not prime

273 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 273 ÷ 3 = 91.

Prime factorization: 273 = 3 × 7 × 13.

Quick facts about 273

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
269Yes
270No, 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5
271Yes
272No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 17
274No, 2 × 137
275No, 5 × 5 × 11
276No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 23
277Yes

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