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12 in words

12

twelve

12 is written twelve.

Ways to write it

As an ordinal
twelfth
Roman numeral
XII
Expanded form
10 + 2

Place value

PlaceDigitValue
tens110
ones22

Number facts

Even or odd
Even
Prime or composite
Composite
Factors
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 (6 factors)
First 10 multiples
12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120
Square
12 × 12 = 144
Square root
≈ 3.46
Sum of the digits
1 + 2 = 3
Rounded to the nearest 10
10
Number before
11
Number after
13
In binary
1100

Quick check

  1. What number comes just after 12?

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    13

  2. Is 12 even or odd?

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    Even

  3. What is 12 + 10?

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    22

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 12 in words?

12 is written "twelve".

Is 12 a prime number?

No. 12 is a composite number, because it has more than two factors.

What are the factors of 12?

The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12.

How do you write 12 in Roman numerals?

12 in Roman numerals is XII.