578
BWV 578 is the Little Fugue in G minor.
- Even
- Composite
Where 578 fits
Why 578 is special
It is called little to distinguish it from BWV 542, the great G minor fugue, which is a naming convention based purely on length.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (6)
- 1, 2, 17, 34, 289, 578
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 17^2
- Digit sum
- 20
- Digital root
- 2
Representations
- Decimal
- 578
- Binary
- 1001000010
- Octal
- 1102
- Hexadecimal
- 242
- Roman numeral
- DLXXVIII
- Scientific notation
- 5.780 × 10^2
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
Related numbers & connections
Little and great refer to length rather than quality, which is a naming convention rather than a judgement.
View 542 →Media & popular culture
BWV 578 is distinguished as the little G minor fugue from the fantasia and fugue BWV 542, known as the great G minor, the distinction referring to scale rather than quality.
DocumentedMedia & popular cultureGeography: GermanyPeriod: c.1709
Common questions
Is 578 a prime number?
No, 578 is not prime.
What are the factors of 578?
The factors of 578 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 289, 578.
What is 578 in Roman numerals?
578 in Roman numerals is DLXXVIII.
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