Number 256 - properties and curiosities

256 (number)

256

Number 256 properties

  • Perfect square
  • 256 is an even number.
  • 256 is a perfect square (16 × 16).

Prime factorization

Prime factorization of 256: 2^8.

Divisors

Divisor count: 9

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

Factors of 256 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256.

Representations

In octal, 256 is represented as 400.

In binary, 256 is represented as 100000000.

In hex, 256 is represented as 100.

Roman numeral: CCLVI

Curiosities

  • 256 is a perfect square, so it forms a square grid with equal side lengths.

Quick answers

Is 256 prime?
No, 256 is not prime.

What are the factors of 256?
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

What is 256 in binary?
100000000