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81

81 is both a perfect square (9²) and a fourth power (3⁴), and the atomic number of thallium.

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Where 81 fits

Where 81 fits: Mathematics, Related numbersMathematics: Perfect square, Powerful number, Harshad (Niven) number. Related numbers: 9.MathematicsPerfect squarePowerful numberHarshad (Niven) numberRelated numbers981
81 connects to 2 worlds: mathematics, related numbers.

Why 81 is special

81's dual identity — square and fourth power at once — is a genuine mathematical curiosity most two-digit numbers don't share.

81 is part of

Factors & digit properties

Divisors (5)
1, 3, 9, 27, 81
Prime factorisation
3^4
Digit sum
9
Digital root
9

Representations

Decimal
81
Binary
1010001
Octal
121
Hexadecimal
51
Roman numeral
LXXXI
Scientific notation
8.100 × 10^1

Other mathematical patterns

  • Deficient number
  • Powerful number
  • Harshad (Niven) number

Related numbers & connections

Mathematical relationship
81 is the square of 9 (9² = 81).

81 is the square of 9 (9² = 81).

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Mathematically related

  • is the square of9
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Science

  • 81 is the atomic number of thallium.

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Mathematics

  • 81 = 9² = 3⁴ — both a perfect square and a fourth power.

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Common questions

Is 81 a prime number?

No, 81 is not prime.

What are the factors of 81?

The factors of 81 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 81.

What is 81 in Roman numerals?

81 in Roman numerals is LXXXI.

About this page's data

Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.

Contextual records: 2 reviewer-confirmed records, sourced and reviewed before publication.

Last reviewed: 15 July 2026