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3480

UN 3480 covers lithium-ion batteries shipped on their own.

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Where 3480 fits

Where 3480 fits: Mathematics, Everyday systems, Related numbersMathematics: Harshad (Niven) number. Everyday systems: Numbers assigned as identifiers. Related numbers: 2794.MathematicsHarshad (Niven) numberEveryday systemsNumbers assigned as identif…Related numbers27943480
3480 connects to 3 worlds: mathematics, everyday systems, related numbers.

Why 3480 is special

It is why airlines refuse loose power banks in the hold, and the reason spare batteries must travel in the cabin where a fire can be seen and reached.

3480 is part of

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Factors & digit properties

Divisors (32)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 29, 30, 40, 58, 60, 87, 116, 120, 145, 174, 232, 290, 348, 435, 580, 696, 870, 1160, 1740, 3480
Prime factorisation
2^3 × 3 × 5 × 29
Digit sum
15
Digital root
6

Representations

Decimal
3480
Binary
110110011000
Octal
6630
Hexadecimal
d98
Roman numeral
MMMCDLXXX
Scientific notation
3.480 × 10^3

Other mathematical patterns

  • Abundant number
  • Harshad (Niven) number

Related numbers & connections

Documented appearance
UN 3480 identifies lithium-ion batteries shipped alone, and airline rules are written by reference to the number.

UN 3480 identifies lithium-ion batteries shipped alone, and airline rules are written by reference to the number.

Connection
Lithium-ion cells and acid-filled batteries are both regulated in transport for failure modes that ordinary use does not produce.

Lithium-ion cells and acid-filled batteries are both regulated in transport for failure modes that ordinary use does not produce.

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Numbers Around Us

  • appears inNumbers assigned as identifiers
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

Other connections

  • is associated with2794
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

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Technology & computing

  • UN 3480 identifies lithium-ion batteries shipped without equipment, classified as a Class 9 dangerous good. Air transport rules restrict state of charge and require cabin carriage of spares.

    DocumentedTechnology & computingGeography: International — UN model regulationsPeriod: 1956–

Common questions

Is 3480 a prime number?

No, 3480 is not prime.

What are the factors of 3480?

The factors of 3480 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 29, 30, 40, 58, 60, 87, 116, 120, 145, 174, 232, 290, 348, 435, 580, 696, 870, 1160, 1740, 3480.

What is 3480 in Roman numerals?

3480 in Roman numerals is MMMCDLXXX.

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