Prime Factorization of 36

What is the Prime Factorization of 36?

Answer: Prime Factors of 36: 2, 2, 3, 3

or

22 × 32

Explanation of number 36 Prime Factorization

Prime Factorization of 36 it is expressing 36 as the product of prime factors. In other words it is finding which prime numbers should be multiplied together to make 36.

Since number 36 is a Composite number (not Prime) we can do its Prime Factorization.

To get a list of all Prime Factors of 36, we have to iteratively divide 36 by the smallest prime number possible until the result equals 1.

Here is the complete solution of finding Prime Factors of 36:

The smallest Prime Number which can divide 36 without a remainder is 2. So the first calculation step would look like:

36 ÷ 2 = 18

Now we repeat this action until the result equals 1:

18 ÷ 2 = 9

9 ÷ 3 = 3

3 ÷ 3 = 1

Now we have all the Prime Factors for number 36. It is: 2, 2, 3, 3

Or you may also write it in exponential form: 22 × 32

Prime Factor Tree of 36

We may also express the prime factorization of 36 as a Factor Tree:

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This calculator will perform a Prime Factorization of any given number and will show all its Prime Factors. For example, it can help you find out what is the Prime Factorization of 36? (The answer is: 2, 2, 3, 3). Pick the number for factorization (e.g. '36'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Prime factors are the positive integers having only two factors - 1 and the number itself

Prime Factorization Table

NumberPrime Factors
3, 7
2, 11
23
23 × 3
52
2, 13
33
22 × 7
29
2, 3, 5
31
25
3, 11
2, 17
5, 7
22 × 32
37
2, 19
3, 13
23 × 5
41
2, 3, 7
43
22 × 11
32 × 5
2, 23
47
24 × 3
72
2 × 52

FAQ

What is the Prime Factorization of 36?

Prime Factors of 36: 2, 2, 3, 3

How many prime factors does 36 have?

Number 36 has 4 Prime Factors

What is the Prime Factorization of 36 in exponential form?

The Prime Factorization of the number 36 in the exponential form is: 22 × 32