28864

28864 is a number that appears in various contexts across mathematics, computing, and popular culture, though it lacks a single definitive meaning. In mathematics, it is notable as a composite number, divisible by 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 192, 288, 576, and 1152, among others. Its prime factorization is 2^6 × 3^2, making it a highly composite number, which means it has more divisors than any smaller positive integer.

In computing, 28864 is sometimes referenced in relation to memory addressing or data storage, particularly in older systems where hexadecimal notation (e.g., 7000 in hexadecimal) was used. It may also appear in programming contexts as a value in algorithms or as a placeholder in technical documentation.

The number gained broader recognition in 2015 through a viral internet meme involving a fictional "28864" as a placeholder for an unspecified, often humorous or absurd concept. The meme originated from a Reddit post and spread across social media, where users humorously attributed various exaggerated or nonsensical traits to the number. While the meme was lighthearted, it highlighted how arbitrary numbers can become cultural references through shared internet humor.

Beyond these contexts, 28864 does not hold significant historical, scientific, or symbolic importance outside of its mathematical properties and internet phenomena. Its relevance remains largely tied to niche discussions in mathematics, computing, or online culture.