Factors of 14
Every whole number that divides 14 exactly, the factor pairs, and how to find them yourself.
The answer
The factors of 14 are 1, 2, 7 and 14.
Factor pairs of 14
| Pair | Makes |
|---|---|
| 1 × 14 | 14 |
| 2 × 7 | 14 |
Prime factors of 14
- Prime factorisation
- 14 = 2 × 7
- Is 14 prime?
- No. It has 4 factors, not just 1 and 14.
- Is 14 a square number?
- No. 3 × 3 = 9 and 4 × 4 = 16, so 14 falls between two square numbers.
How to find the factors of 14
14 is even, so 2 is sure to be a factor. Work up from 1 to 3, and write down both numbers in every pair you find.
- 14 ÷ 1 = 14, so 1 × 14 is a pair.
- 14 ÷ 2 = 7, so 2 × 7 is a pair.
- 3 does not go into 14 exactly.
Stop at 4: 4 × 4 = 16, which is more than 14. The next pair you would find is 7 × 2, which is 2 × 7 turned round, so you already have every pair.
14 in the times tables
2 × 7 = 14. Practise the 2 times table and 7 times table.
More numbers
Check whether 14 is prime.
Questions parents ask
What is the largest factor of 14, apart from 14 itself?
7. Divide 14 by its smallest factor above 1, which is 2: 14 ÷ 2 = 7.
What do the factors of 14 add up to?
24. Leaving out 14 itself, they add up to 10, which is less than 14, so 14 is called a deficient number.
Which number after 14 has the same number of factors?
15. Like 14, it has exactly 4 factors.
Continue your number practice
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