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23 in words

23

twenty-three

23 is written twenty-three.

Ways to write it

As an ordinal
twenty-third
Roman numeral
XXIII
Expanded form
20 + 3

Place value

PlaceDigitValue
tens220
ones33

Number facts

Even or odd
Odd
Prime or composite
Prime
Factors
1 and 23 (2 factors)
First 10 multiples
23, 46, 69, 92, 115, 138, 161, 184, 207, 230
Square
23 × 23 = 529
Square root
≈ 4.80
Sum of the digits
2 + 3 = 5
Rounded to the nearest 10
20
Number before
22
Number after
24
In binary
10111

Quick check

  1. What number comes just after 23?

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    24

  2. Is 23 even or odd?

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    Odd

  3. What is 23 + 10?

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    33

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 23 in words?

23 is written "twenty-three".

Is 23 a prime number?

Yes. 23 is a prime number: its only factors are 1 and 23.

What are the factors of 23?

The factors of 23 are 1 and 23.

How do you write 23 in Roman numerals?

23 in Roman numerals is XXIII.