Prime Factorization of 60

What is the Prime Factorization of 60?

Answer: Prime Factors of 60: 2, 2, 3, 5

or

22 × 3 × 5

Explanation of number 60 Prime Factorization

Prime Factorization of 60 it is expressing 60 as the product of prime factors. In other words it is finding which prime numbers should be multiplied together to make 60.

Since number 60 is a Composite number (not Prime) we can do its Prime Factorization.

To get a list of all Prime Factors of 60, we have to iteratively divide 60 by the smallest prime number possible until the result equals 1.

Here is the complete solution of finding Prime Factors of 60:

The smallest Prime Number which can divide 60 without a remainder is 2. So the first calculation step would look like:

60 ÷ 2 = 30

Now we repeat this action until the result equals 1:

30 ÷ 2 = 15

15 ÷ 3 = 5

5 ÷ 5 = 1

Now we have all the Prime Factors for number 60. It is: 2, 2, 3, 5

Or you may also write it in exponential form: 22 × 3 × 5

Prime Factor Tree of 60

We may also express the prime factorization of 60 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 60? (The answer is: 2, 2, 3, 5). Pick the number for factorization (e.g. '60'). 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
32 × 5
2, 23
47
24 × 3
72
2 × 52
3, 17
22 × 13
53
2 × 33
5, 11
23 × 7
3, 19
2, 29
59
22 × 3 × 5
61
2, 31
32 × 7
26
5, 13
2, 3, 11
67
22 × 17
3, 23
2, 5, 7
71
23 × 32
73
2, 37

FAQ

What is the Prime Factorization of 60?

Prime Factors of 60: 2, 2, 3, 5

How many prime factors does 60 have?

Number 60 has 4 Prime Factors

What is the Prime Factorization of 60 in exponential form?

The Prime Factorization of the number 60 in the exponential form is: 22 × 3 × 5