Is 324 a prime number?

No, 324 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 324 is not prime

324 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 324 ÷ 2 = 162.

Prime factorization: 324 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 2² × 3⁴.

Quick facts about 324

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
320No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
321No, 3 × 107
322No, 2 × 7 × 23
323No, 17 × 19
325No, 5 × 5 × 13
326No, 2 × 163
327No, 3 × 109
328No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 41

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