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21 in words

21

twenty-one

21 is written twenty-one.

Ways to write it

As an ordinal: twenty-first
Roman numeral: XXI
Expanded form: 20 + 1

Place value

Place	Digit	Value
tens	2	20
ones	1	1

Number facts

Even or odd: Odd
Prime or composite: Composite
Factors: 1, 3, 7 and 21 (4 factors)
First 10 multiples: 21, 42, 63, 84, 105, 126, 147, 168, 189, 210
Square: 21 × 21 = 441
Square root: ≈ 4.58
Sum of the digits: 2 + 1 = 3
Rounded to the nearest 10: 20
Number before: 20
Number after: 22
In binary: 10101

Quick check

What number comes just after 21?
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22
Is 21 even or odd?
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Odd
What is 21 + 10?
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31

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 21 in words?

21 is written "twenty-one".

Is 21 a prime number?

No. 21 is a composite number, because it has more than two factors.

What are the factors of 21?

The factors of 21 are 1, 3, 7 and 21.

How do you write 21 in Roman numerals?

21 in Roman numerals is XXI.