even, composite · 996th positive integer
The number 996
996 is an even composite number. It is the 996th positive integer.
Quick reference
| Prime factorization | 2 × 2 × 3 × 83 |
| Divisors | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 83, 166, 249, 332, 498, 996 |
| Binary | 1111100100 |
| Hexadecimal | 0x3E4 |
| Roman numeral | CMXCVI |
| Digit sum | 24 |
| Properties | even, composite |
Reading 996 in NumGrid context
The 996 record above pulls directly from classical number theory plus NumGrid solver-derived puzzle statistics. What follows is the per-entity context — how 996 sits in the broader integer properties and number-guessing puzzles distribution and which underlying factors drive the headline numbers.
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Frequently asked
Is 996 a prime number?
No. 996 is composite. Its prime factorization is 2 × 2 × 3 × 83.
What are the factors of 996?
The factors (divisors) of 996 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 83, 166, 249, 332, 498, 996.
What is 996 in binary?
996 in binary is 1111100100. In hexadecimal it's 3E4.
What is 996 as a Roman numeral?
996 in Roman numerals is CMXCVI.
What's the digit sum of 996?
Adding the digits of 996: 9 + 9 + 6 = 24.