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2460

RFC 2460 was the IPv6 specification for nineteen years.

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Where 2460 fits

Where 2460 fits: Mathematics, Technology, Related numbersMathematics: Harshad (Niven) number. Technology: Numbers that make the internet work. Related numbers: 8200, 4291.MathematicsHarshad (Niven) numberTechnologyNumbers that make the inter…Related numbers820042912460
2460 connects to 3 worlds: mathematics, technology, related numbers.

Why 2460 is special

It simplified the packet header by moving options into extension headers, and was itself replaced by RFC 8200 in 2017.

2460 is part of

Internet and web numbersNumbers around us

Factors & digit properties

Divisors (24)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 41, 60, 82, 123, 164, 205, 246, 410, 492, 615, 820, 1230, 2460
Prime factorisation
2^2 × 3 × 5 × 41
Digit sum
12
Digital root
3

Representations

Decimal
2460
Binary
100110011100
Octal
4634
Hexadecimal
99c
Roman numeral
MMCDLX
Scientific notation
2.460 × 10^3

Other mathematical patterns

  • Abundant number
  • Harshad (Niven) number

Related numbers & connections

Documented appearance
The IPv6 packet was specified here and the specification stood as a draft standard for nineteen years.

The IPv6 packet was specified here and the specification stood as a draft standard for nineteen years.

Connection
RFC 8200 replaced RFC 2460 and promoted IPv6 from draft standard to full internet standard.

RFC 8200 replaced RFC 2460 and promoted IPv6 from draft standard to full internet standard.

View 8200 →

Numbers Around Us

  • appears inNumbers that make the internet work
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

Other connections

  • developed from8200
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

  • developed from4291
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

How is 2460 connected to another number? →

Technology & computing

  • RFC 2460 defined the IPv6 header and extension header chain. It was obsoleted by RFC 8200, which promoted IPv6 to full internet standard.

    DocumentedTechnology & computingGeography: International — IETFPeriod: 1998

Common questions

Is 2460 a prime number?

No, 2460 is not prime.

What are the factors of 2460?

The factors of 2460 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 41, 60, 82, 123, 164, 205, 246, 410, 492, 615, 820, 1230, 2460.

What is 2460 in Roman numerals?

2460 in Roman numerals is MMCDLX.

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