Is 34 a prime number?

No, 34 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 34 is not prime

34 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 34 ÷ 2 = 17.

Prime factorization: 34 = 2 × 17.

Quick facts about 34

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
30No, 2 × 3 × 5
31Yes
32No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
33No, 3 × 11
35No, 5 × 7
36No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
37Yes
38No, 2 × 19

More about 34: factors of 34 · 34 squared · square root of 34 · 34 in binary · 34 in Roman numerals.

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