How to find the factors of 349
Test every whole number from 1 up to the square root of 349 (√349 ≈ 18.682). Each number that divides evenly gives you two factors at once: the divisor and the quotient.
- 349 ÷ 1 = 349 — so 1 and 349 are factors
- 349 ÷ 2 = 174.5 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 3 = 116.333 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 4 = 87.25 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 5 = 69.8 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 6 = 58.167 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 7 = 49.857 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 8 = 43.625 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 9 = 38.778 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 10 = 34.9 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 11 = 31.727 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 12 = 29.083 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 13 = 26.846 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 14 = 24.929 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 15 = 23.267 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 16 = 21.813 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 17 = 20.529 — not a whole number
- 349 ÷ 18 = 19.389 — not a whole number
Collecting both numbers from every successful division gives the complete list: 1 and 349.
Prime factorization of 349
349 is a prime number, so it cannot be broken down any further. Its prime factorization is simply 349.
Properties of 349
- 349 is a prime number.
- The sum of all its factors is 350; the sum of its proper factors (excluding 349) is 1, which makes it a deficient number (its proper factors add up to less than itself).
- 349 is not a perfect square, so its factors pair up evenly.
- Multiples of 349 include 698, 1,047, 1,396, 1,745 and so on.
Factors vs. multiples
Factors of 349 are the numbers that divide into it; multiples of 349 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 349?
The factors of 349 are 1 and 349. Each of these divides 349 with no remainder.
How many factors does 349 have?
349 has 2 positive factors, which form 1 factor pair. Counting negative factors as well doubles that to 4.
What is the prime factorization of 349?
349 = 349. 349 is prime, so it is its own prime factorization.
Is 349 a prime number?
Yes. 349 is prime because its only factors are 1 and 349.