Is 300 a prime number?

No, 300 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 300 is not prime

300 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 300 ÷ 2 = 150.

Prime factorization: 300 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5 = 2² × 3 × 5².

Quick facts about 300

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
296No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 37
297No, 3 × 3 × 3 × 11
298No, 2 × 149
299No, 13 × 23
301No, 7 × 43
302No, 2 × 151
303No, 3 × 101
304No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 19

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