even, composite · 24th positive integer
The number 24
24 is an even composite number. It's known as the number of hours in a day. It is the 24th positive integer.
Quick reference
| Prime factorization | 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 |
| Divisors | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 |
| Binary | 11000 |
| Hexadecimal | 0x18 |
| Roman numeral | XXIV |
| Digit sum | 6 |
| Properties | even, composite |
Why 24 is notable
The number of hours in a day.
Reading 24 in NumGrid context
24 is one of the data points covered by this site’s integer properties and number-guessing puzzles dataset. The detail above comes directly from classical number theory plus NumGrid solver-derived puzzle statistics; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across positive integers within the NumGrid target pool.
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Frequently asked
Is 24 a prime number?
No. 24 is composite. Its prime factorization is 2 × 2 × 2 × 3.
What are the factors of 24?
The factors (divisors) of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24.
What is 24 in binary?
24 in binary is 11000. In hexadecimal it's 18.
What is 24 as a Roman numeral?
24 in Roman numerals is XXIV.
What's the digit sum of 24?
Adding the digits of 24: 2 + 4 = 6.