Factors of 379

379 has 2 factors: 1 and 379. Its prime factorization is 379.

Factor pairs of 379

Factor×FactorProduct
1×379379

Negative pairs work too: (−1) × (−379) = 379.

Number of factors
2
Factor pairs
1
Sum of factors
380
Prime or composite
Prime
Even or odd
Odd
Perfect square
No
Prime factorization 379

How to find the factors of 379

Test every whole number from 1 up to the square root of 379 (√379 ≈ 19.468). Each number that divides evenly gives you two factors at once: the divisor and the quotient.

  • 379 ÷ 1 = 379 — so 1 and 379 are factors
  • 379 ÷ 2 = 189.5 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 3 = 126.333 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 4 = 94.75 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 5 = 75.8 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 6 = 63.167 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 7 = 54.143 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 8 = 47.375 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 9 = 42.111 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 10 = 37.9 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 11 = 34.455 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 12 = 31.583 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 13 = 29.154 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 14 = 27.071 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 15 = 25.267 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 16 = 23.688 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 17 = 22.294 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 18 = 21.056 — not a whole number
  • 379 ÷ 19 = 19.947 — not a whole number

Collecting both numbers from every successful division gives the complete list: 1 and 379.

Prime factorization of 379

379 is a prime number, so it cannot be broken down any further. Its prime factorization is simply 379.

Properties of 379

  • 379 is a prime number.
  • The sum of all its factors is 380; the sum of its proper factors (excluding 379) is 1, which makes it a deficient number (its proper factors add up to less than itself).
  • 379 is not a perfect square, so its factors pair up evenly.
  • Multiples of 379 include 758, 1,137, 1,516, 1,895 and so on.

Factors vs. multiples

Factors of 379 are the numbers that divide into it; multiples of 379 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 379?

The factors of 379 are 1 and 379. Each of these divides 379 with no remainder.

How many factors does 379 have?

379 has 2 positive factors, which form 1 factor pair. Counting negative factors as well doubles that to 4.

What is the prime factorization of 379?

379 = 379. 379 is prime, so it is its own prime factorization.

Is 379 a prime number?

Yes. 379 is prime because its only factors are 1 and 379.