How to use the Prime Factorization Calculator
The prime factorization calculator writes a number as a product of primes.
Open the Prime Factorization Calculator →
What you need to enter
- Whole number
The formula
Divide by the smallest prime repeatedly until 1 remains.
Worked example
Using the default values in the calculator:
- Whole number: 360
| Prime factorization | 2^3 × 3^2 × 5 |
| Prime factors | 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 |
Tips for better results
- Useful for GCF, LCM and simplifying fractions.
- Every integer above 1 has a unique factorization.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Stopping early.
- Treating 1 as prime.