316
316 is the stainless steel with molybdenum added.
- Even
- Composite
Where 316 fits
Why 316 is special
That addition is what makes it hold up in seawater and chlorides, which is why marine and food equipment specifies it over the cheaper grade.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (6)
- 1, 2, 4, 79, 158, 316
- Prime factorisation
- 2^2 × 79
- Digit sum
- 10
- Digital root
- 1
Representations
- Decimal
- 316
- Binary
- 100111100
- Octal
- 474
- Hexadecimal
- 13c
- Roman numeral
- CCCXVI
- Scientific notation
- 3.160 × 10^2
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
Related numbers & connections
Higher nickel, molybdenum and copper extend acid resistance well beyond what 316 offers, at a cost that limits its use.
View 904 →Technology & computing
Type 316 austenitic stainless steel contains molybdenum, improving resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments compared with type 304.
DocumentedTechnology & computingGeography: International — AISI, SAE and Aluminium Association designations
Common questions
Is 316 a prime number?
No, 316 is not prime.
What are the factors of 316?
The factors of 316 are 1, 2, 4, 79, 158, 316.
What is 316 in Roman numerals?
316 in Roman numerals is CCCXVI.
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