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2178

2,178 multiplied by 4 gives its own digits reversed.

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Where 2178 fits

Where 2178 fits: MathematicsMathematics: Harshad (Niven) number.MathematicsHarshad (Niven) number2178
2178 connects to 1 world: mathematics.

Why 2178 is special

It is the smallest number with that property in base ten, and the only other four-digit example is 8,712 with a multiplier of 4. Such reverse-multiple numbers are rare and follow a strict pattern.

Factors & digit properties

Divisors (18)
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 22, 33, 66, 99, 121, 198, 242, 363, 726, 1089, 2178
Prime factorisation
2 × 3^2 × 11^2
Digit sum
18
Digital root
9

Representations

Decimal
2178
Binary
100010000010
Octal
4202
Hexadecimal
882
Roman numeral
MMCLXXVIII
Scientific notation
2.178 × 10^3

Other mathematical patterns

  • Abundant number
  • Harshad (Niven) number

Mathematics

  • Multiplying 2,178 by four produces 8,712, which is the same digits in reverse order. Only two four-digit numbers in base ten do this, which is why the pair turns up in puzzle collections and why finding a third by hand is impossible — there is not one.

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Common questions

Is 2178 a prime number?

No, 2178 is not prime.

What are the factors of 2178?

The factors of 2178 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 22, 33, 66, 99, 121, 198, 242, 363, 726, 1089, 2178.

What is 2178 in Roman numerals?

2178 in Roman numerals is MMCLXXVIII.

About this page's data

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Contextual records: 1 reviewer-confirmed record, sourced and reviewed before publication.

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026