246

246 is a natural number that follows 245 and precedes 247. It is even and composite, with several notable mathematical properties.

In prime factorization, 246 = 2 × 3 × 41. Its positive divisors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 41, 82, 123, and 246. The sum of its proper divisors is 258, which makes 246 an abundant number. It is also a sphenic number, since it is the product of three distinct primes (2, 3, and 41). The number is not a perfect square or a perfect cube, and the sum of its digits is 12, so it is not a Harshad number.

In different numeral systems, 246 is represented as 11110110 in binary, 366 in octal, and F6 in hexadecimal. In Roman numerals it is written as CCXLVI.

As a calendar reference, 246 can denote a year in the common era, such as 246 CE, a point in the third century of the Roman Empire, though no single event classifies the entire year. The number may also appear in mathematical discussions of digit sums, divisor sums, and classifications of special number types such as abundant and sphenic numbers.