Prime Number Checker
Check if any number is prime, view its prime factorization, find nearby primes, and list all primes in a range. Supports numbers up to 1 quadrillion.
Check if a number is prime, see its factorization, find nearby primes, or list all primes in a range.
Quick Test
Uses trial division for primality testing. Supports numbers up to 10^15. All calculations run locally in your browser.
How to Use This Tool
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Enter a number
Type any positive integer up to 1 quadrillion (10^15) into the input field.
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Check primality
Click 'Check' or press Enter to instantly see whether the number is prime or composite.
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View factorization
If the number is not prime, the tool shows its complete prime factorization and nearby prime numbers.
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Find primes in a range
Switch to Range Mode to list all prime numbers between any two values (up to 100,000 span).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a prime number?
- A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. Examples: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13.
- What is the largest number I can check?
- This tool supports numbers up to 1 quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000 or 10^15). Results are instant for most numbers.
- What is prime factorization?
- Prime factorization breaks a composite number into a product of prime numbers. For example, 12 = 2 × 2 × 3. Every integer greater than 1 has a unique prime factorization.
- Is 1 a prime number?
- No. By mathematical convention, 1 is neither prime nor composite. The smallest prime number is 2, which is also the only even prime number.