even, composite · 60th positive integer
The number 60
60 is an even composite number. It's known as the number of seconds in a minute and minutes in an hour (sexagesimal base). It is the 60th positive integer.
Quick reference
| Prime factorization | 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 |
| Divisors | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60 |
| Binary | 111100 |
| Hexadecimal | 0x3C |
| Roman numeral | LX |
| Digit sum | 6 |
| Properties | even, composite |
Why 60 is notable
The number of seconds in a minute and minutes in an hour (sexagesimal base).
Frequently asked
Is 60 a prime number?
No. 60 is composite. Its prime factorization is 2 × 2 × 3 × 5.
What are the factors of 60?
The factors (divisors) of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60.
What is 60 in binary?
60 in binary is 111100. In hexadecimal it's 3C.
What is 60 as a Roman numeral?
60 in Roman numerals is LX.
What's the digit sum of 60?
Adding the digits of 60: 6 + 0 = 6.