600 (number)
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600 is a natural number that lies between consecutive integers. It comes after 599 and before 601. In the base-10 decimal system, it is written as three digits: 6, 0, 0.
600 is a composite number, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself. It is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 150, 200, and 300.
Mathematical properties
The prime factorization of 600 is 2³ × 3 × 5². It therefore has 24 divisors. It is a highly composite number that divides evenly into many other numbers, which is why it is used in measurement systems and business schedules.
600 is 6 multiplied by 100, so it is not a perfect square. Its square root is approximately 24.49. In Roman numerals, 600 is written as DC.
Common uses
600 is used in various measurements and valuations: for example, years in history (600 CE or 600 BCE), staff counts, and financial assessments. It also appears in the names of vehicle models and technical equipment.