42
42 is an even composite number composed of three prime numbers multiplied together.
42 is an even composite number. It is composed of three distinct prime numbers multiplied together. It has a total of eight divisors.
Prime factorization of 42:
2 × 3 × 7
See below for interesting mathematical facts about the number 42 from the Numbermatics database.
Names of 42
- Cardinal: 42 can be written as Forty-two.
Scientific notation
- Scientific notation: 4.2 × 101
Factors of 42
Divisors of 42
Bases of 42
- Binary: 1010102
- Hexadecimal: 0x2A
- Base-36: 16
Squares and roots of 42
Scales and comparisons
How big is 42?- A cube with a volume of 42 cubic inches would be around 0.3 feet tall.
Recreational maths with 42
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