Is 336 a prime number?

No, 336 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 336 is not prime

336 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 336 ÷ 2 = 168.

Prime factorization: 336 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7 = 2⁴ × 3 × 7.

Quick facts about 336

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
332No, 2 × 2 × 83
333No, 3 × 3 × 37
334No, 2 × 167
335No, 5 × 67
337Yes
338No, 2 × 13 × 13
339No, 3 × 113
340No, 2 × 2 × 5 × 17

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