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5 in words

5

five

5 is written five.

Ways to write it

As an ordinal
fifth
Roman numeral
V

Place value

PlaceDigitValue
ones55

Number facts

Even or odd
Odd
Prime or composite
Prime
Factors
1 and 5 (2 factors)
First 10 multiples
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50
Square
5 × 5 = 25
Square root
≈ 2.24
Rounded to the nearest 10
10
Number before
4
Number after
6
In binary
101

Quick check

  1. What number comes just after 5?

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    6

  2. Is 5 even or odd?

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    Odd

  3. What is 5 + 10?

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    15

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 5 in words?

5 is written "five".

Is 5 a prime number?

Yes. 5 is a prime number: its only factors are 1 and 5.

What are the factors of 5?

The factors of 5 are 1 and 5.

How do you write 5 in Roman numerals?

5 in Roman numerals is V.