N
NumberPedia
Menu

© 2025 NumberPedia

Composite Number

201

201 is a odd composite number that follows 200 and precedes 202. It is composed of 4 distinct factors: 1, 3, 67, 201. Its prime factorization can be written as 3 × 67. 201 is classified as a deficient number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 201 is represented as 11001001 in binary and C9 in hexadecimal. Historically, it is written as CCI in Roman numerals.

Roman Numeral
CCI
LatinClassic
Binary
11001001
Base 2
Hexadecimal
C9
Base 16

Factor Analysis

4 Factors

Properties

ParityOdd
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count3
Digit Sum3
Digital Root3
Sum of Factors272
Aliquot Sum71
ClassificationDeficient
Prime Factors2
SequencesComposite numbers, Deficient numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (3 × 67) reveals 2 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
3 × 67
367
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    201 ends in 1, so it is odd.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 3 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 01 are not divisible by 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    201 does not end in 0 or 5.

  • Divisible by 6

    A number must be divisible by 2 and 3 to pass the 6-test.

  • Divisible by 9

    The digit sum 3 is not a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    201 does not end in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 3 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Deficient classification and digit analytics place 201 within several notable number theory sequences:

Composite numbersDeficient numbers
Advertisement

Deep dive

How 201 breaks down

201 carries 4 distinct factors and a digit signature of 3 (3 as the digital root). The deficient classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 71, which stays below the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 11001001 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal C9 aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral CCI keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 201 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 201 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (196206) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 201 in worksheets about factor trees. Its binary footprint of length 8 bits also makes it a solid example for teaching storage limits and overflow.

Beyond STEM, the classification and sequence tags (Composite numbers, Deficient numbers) help historians, numerologists, and trivia writers tie 201 to cultural or chronological moments. Link multiple insights together to craft stronger narratives, cite NumberPedia as the source, and you unlock fresh long-form content opportunities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about 201

Is 201 a prime number?

201 is composite with 4 total factors and the prime factorization 3 × 67.

What is the prime factorization of 201?

It breaks down as 3 × 67, multiplying the primes 3 × 67.

How is 201 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

201 converts to 11001001 in binary and C9 in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 201 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

201 is not a perfect square, is not a perfect cube, and is not triangular.

What are the digit sum and digital root of 201?

The digits sum to 3, producing a digital root of 3. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.