How to find the factors of 209
Test every whole number from 1 up to the square root of 209 (√209 ≈ 14.457). Each number that divides evenly gives you two factors at once: the divisor and the quotient.
- 209 ÷ 1 = 209 — so 1 and 209 are factors
- 209 ÷ 2 = 104.5 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 3 = 69.667 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 4 = 52.25 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 5 = 41.8 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 6 = 34.833 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 7 = 29.857 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 8 = 26.125 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 9 = 23.222 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 10 = 20.9 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 11 = 19 — so 11 and 19 are factors
- 209 ÷ 12 = 17.417 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 13 = 16.077 — not a whole number
- 209 ÷ 14 = 14.929 — not a whole number
Collecting both numbers from every successful division gives the complete list: 1, 11, 19 and 209.
Prime factorization of 209
Divide by the smallest prime that fits, and keep going until the quotient is 1:
The primes you divided by give 209 = 11 × 19. From the exponents you can also count the factors without listing them: (1 + 1) × (1 + 1) = 4.
Properties of 209
- 209 is a composite number.
- The sum of all its factors is 240; the sum of its proper factors (excluding 209) is 31, which makes it a deficient number (its proper factors add up to less than itself).
- 209 is not a perfect square, so its factors pair up evenly.
- Multiples of 209 include 418, 627, 836, 1,045 and so on.
Factors vs. multiples
Factors of 209 are the numbers that divide into it; multiples of 209 are the numbers it divides into. Every number has a limited set of factors but infinitely many multiples. To work with any other number, use the factors calculator, or find shared factors with the GCF calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What are the factors of 209?
The factors of 209 are 1, 11, 19 and 209. Each of these divides 209 with no remainder.
How many factors does 209 have?
209 has 4 positive factors, which form 2 factor pairs. Counting negative factors as well doubles that to 8.
What is the prime factorization of 209?
209 = 11 × 19. Its distinct prime factors are 11 and 19.
Is 209 a prime number?
No. 209 is composite because it has 4 factors, more than the two a prime number has.