1563
1563 is the year England's Statute of Artificers regulated wages and apprenticeships.
- Odd
- Composite
Where 1563 fits
Why 1563 is special
It fixed working hours, set maximum wages and made seven-year apprenticeships compulsory for many trades. It remained substantially in force for over 250 years.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 3, 521, 1563
- Prime factorisation
- 3 × 521
- Digit sum
- 15
- Digital root
- 6
Representations
- Decimal
- 1563
- Binary
- 11000011011
- Octal
- 3033
- Hexadecimal
- 61b
- Roman numeral
- MDLXIII
- Scientific notation
- 1.563 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Semiprime
- Lucky number (mathematical sieve)
Law & regulation
The Statute of Artificers set maximum wages, compulsory apprenticeship and working hours in 1563 and was not fully repealed until the 1810s. Labour markets were a matter of statute long before they were a matter of contract.
DocumentedLaw & regulationGeography: EnglandPeriod: 1563
Common questions
Is 1563 a prime number?
No, 1563 is not prime.
What are the factors of 1563?
The factors of 1563 are 1, 3, 521, 1563.
What is 1563 in Roman numerals?
1563 in Roman numerals is MDLXIII.
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