even, composite · 48th positive integer
The number 48
48 is an even composite number. It is the 48th positive integer.
Quick reference
| Prime factorization | 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 |
| Divisors | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48 |
| Binary | 110000 |
| Hexadecimal | 0x30 |
| Roman numeral | XLVIII |
| Digit sum | 12 |
| Properties | even, composite |
Reading 48 in NumGrid context
48 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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Practical use of this page is in combination with the comparison and ranking pages elsewhere on the site, which surface the same data for 48’s peers within positive integers within the NumGrid target pool. A single-entity reading without peer context can be misleading when an entity is an outlier on one axis but typical on another.
Frequently asked
Is 48 a prime number?
No. 48 is composite. Its prime factorization is 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3.
What are the factors of 48?
The factors (divisors) of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48.
What is 48 in binary?
48 in binary is 110000. In hexadecimal it's 30.
What is 48 as a Roman numeral?
48 in Roman numerals is XLVIII.
What's the digit sum of 48?
Adding the digits of 48: 4 + 8 = 12.