1502
1502 is the year Columbus made his fourth and final voyage.
- Even
- Composite
Where 1502 fits
Why 1502 is special
He was marooned in Jamaica for a year and used an almanac's prediction of a lunar eclipse to intimidate the local population into resupplying his crew.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 2, 751, 1502
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 751
- Digit sum
- 8
- Digital root
- 8
Representations
- Decimal
- 1502
- Binary
- 10111011110
- Octal
- 2736
- Hexadecimal
- 5de
- Roman numeral
- MDII
- Scientific notation
- 1.502 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Semiprime
Geography
Stranded in Jamaica in 1503, Columbus consulted an almanac, predicted a lunar eclipse and presented it as divine displeasure to secure food. The episode is documented by his son.
DocumentedGeographyGeography: CaribbeanPeriod: 1502–1504
Common questions
Is 1502 a prime number?
No, 1502 is not prime.
What are the factors of 1502?
The factors of 1502 are 1, 2, 751, 1502.
What is 1502 in Roman numerals?
1502 in Roman numerals is MDII.
About this page's data
Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.
Contextual records: 1 reviewer-confirmed record, sourced and reviewed before publication.
Last reviewed: 3 August 2026