Is 491 a prime number?

Is 491 a prime or composite number?

Answer: Number 491 is a Prime
491 - is a Prime Number because it has only 2 factors: 1 and 491 (itself)
Number should have exactly two factors to be classified as a Prime number
Since number 491 has exactly 2 factors - it is a Prime number

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About "Is number a Prime" Calculator

This calculator will help you find out if a given number is Prime. For example, it can help you find out is 491 a prime or composite number? (The answer is: Yes). Enter number (e.g. '491') and hit the 'Calculate' button.
Prime numbers are the positive integers having only two factors - 1 and the number itself

Prime numbers list

NumberIs Prime
476No
No
478No
Yes
No
No
482No
No
484No
485No
486No
Yes
488No
No
490No
Yes
492No
No
494No
495No
496No
497No
498No
Yes
No
No
502No
Yes
No
505No

FAQ

Is 491 a prime or composite number?

Number 491 is a Prime

How many factors are in a number 491?

2