How to find the factors of 376
Test every whole number from 1 up to the square root of 376 (√376 ≈ 19.391). Each number that divides evenly gives you two factors at once: the divisor and the quotient.
- 376 ÷ 1 = 376 — so 1 and 376 are factors
- 376 ÷ 2 = 188 — so 2 and 188 are factors
- 376 ÷ 3 = 125.333 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 4 = 94 — so 4 and 94 are factors
- 376 ÷ 5 = 75.2 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 6 = 62.667 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 7 = 53.714 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 8 = 47 — so 8 and 47 are factors
- 376 ÷ 9 = 41.778 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 10 = 37.6 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 11 = 34.182 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 12 = 31.333 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 13 = 28.923 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 14 = 26.857 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 15 = 25.067 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 16 = 23.5 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 17 = 22.118 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 18 = 20.889 — not a whole number
- 376 ÷ 19 = 19.789 — not a whole number
Collecting both numbers from every successful division gives the complete list: 1, 2, 4, 8, 47, 94, 188 and 376.
Prime factorization of 376
Divide by the smallest prime that fits, and keep going until the quotient is 1:
The primes you divided by give 376 = 2³ × 47. From the exponents you can also count the factors without listing them: (3 + 1) × (1 + 1) = 8.
Properties of 376
- 376 is a composite number.
- The sum of all its factors is 720; the sum of its proper factors (excluding 376) is 344, which makes it a deficient number (its proper factors add up to less than itself).
- 376 is not a perfect square, so its factors pair up evenly.
- Multiples of 376 include 752, 1,128, 1,504, 1,880 and so on.
Factors vs. multiples
Factors of 376 are the numbers that divide into it; multiples of 376 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 376?
The factors of 376 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 47, 94, 188 and 376. Each of these divides 376 with no remainder.
How many factors does 376 have?
376 has 8 positive factors, which form 4 factor pairs. Counting negative factors as well doubles that to 16.
What is the prime factorization of 376?
376 = 2³ × 47. Its distinct prime factors are 2 and 47.
Is 376 a prime number?
No. 376 is composite because it has 8 factors, more than the two a prime number has.