Is 63 a prime number?

No, 63 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 9, which is divisible by 3, so 63 is divisible by 3.

Why 63 is not prime

63 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 63 ÷ 3 = 21.

Prime factorization: 63 = 3 × 3 × 7 = 3² × 7.

Quick facts about 63

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
59Yes
60No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
61Yes
62No, 2 × 31
64No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
65No, 5 × 13
66No, 2 × 3 × 11
67Yes

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