How to find the factors of 50
Test every whole number from 1 up to the square root of 50 (√50 ≈ 7.071). Each number that divides evenly gives you two factors at once: the divisor and the quotient.
- 50 ÷ 1 = 50 — so 1 and 50 are factors
- 50 ÷ 2 = 25 — so 2 and 25 are factors
- 50 ÷ 3 = 16.667 — not a whole number
- 50 ÷ 4 = 12.5 — not a whole number
- 50 ÷ 5 = 10 — so 5 and 10 are factors
- 50 ÷ 6 = 8.333 — not a whole number
- 50 ÷ 7 = 7.143 — not a whole number
Collecting both numbers from every successful division gives the complete list: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50.
Prime factorization of 50
Divide by the smallest prime that fits, and keep going until the quotient is 1:
The primes you divided by give 50 = 2 × 5². From the exponents you can also count the factors without listing them: (1 + 1) × (2 + 1) = 6.
Properties of 50
- 50 is a composite number.
- The sum of all its factors is 93; the sum of its proper factors (excluding 50) is 43, which makes it a deficient number (its proper factors add up to less than itself).
- 50 is not a perfect square, so its factors pair up evenly.
- Multiples of 50 include 100, 150, 200, 250 and so on.
Factors vs. multiples
Factors of 50 are the numbers that divide into it; multiples of 50 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 50?
The factors of 50 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50. Each of these divides 50 with no remainder.
How many factors does 50 have?
50 has 6 positive factors, which form 3 factor pairs. Counting negative factors as well doubles that to 12.
What is the prime factorization of 50?
50 = 2 × 5². Its distinct prime factors are 2 and 5.
Is 50 a prime number?
No. 50 is composite because it has 6 factors, more than the two a prime number has.