2240
2,240 pounds is an imperial long ton.
- Even
- Composite
Where 2240 fits
Why 2240 is special
Three different tons are in use: the long ton of 2,240 lb, the US short ton of 2,000 lb, and the metric tonne of 1,000 kg — about 2,205 lb. Shipping and commodity figures are frequently misread because the unit is stated as 'tons' without saying which.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (28)
- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 28, 32, 35, 40, 56, 64, 70, 80, 112, 140, 160, 224, 280, 320, 448, 560, 1120, 2240
- Prime factorisation
- 2^6 × 5 × 7
- Digit sum
- 8
- Digital root
- 8
Representations
- Decimal
- 2240
- Binary
- 100011000000
- Octal
- 4300
- Hexadecimal
- 8c0
- Roman numeral
- MMCCXL
- Scientific notation
- 2.240 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Abundant number
- Harshad (Niven) number
Related numbers & connections
An imperial long ton against a US short ton — 2,240 lb versus 2,000 lb, with the metric tonne at about 2,205 lb between them. Figures quoted as 'tons' are routinely misread for this reason.
View 2000 →Other connections
- contrasts with2000
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Everyday life
An imperial long ton is 2,240 lb, a US short ton is 2,000 lb, and a metric tonne is 1,000 kg — about 2,205 lb. Commodity and shipping figures are routinely misread because the unit is written as 'tons' with no indication of which one is meant.
DocumentedEveryday life
Common questions
Is 2240 a prime number?
No, 2240 is not prime.
What are the factors of 2240?
The factors of 2240 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 28, 32, 35, 40, 56, 64, 70, 80, 112, 140, 160, 224, 280, 320, 448, 560, 1120, 2240.
What is 2240 in Roman numerals?
2240 in Roman numerals is MMCCXL.
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