318

318 is a natural number that follows 317 and precedes 319. In Roman numerals it is written CCCXVIII. It is an even composite number with prime factorization 2 × 3 × 53, and its positive divisors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 53, 106, 159, and 318.

In geography and telecommunications, 318 is used as a United States area code. It covers central and northern Louisiana, including cities such as Shreveport, Monroe, and Alexandria.

In historical and literary contexts, 318 appears in the Bible as the number of Abram’s trained servants who joined him to rescue Lot (Genesis 14:14).

In automotive and consumer product naming, 318 has been used as a model or specification. For example, the BMW 318i is a widely recognized car model, and the Chrysler 318 refers to an engine displacement (approximately 318 cubic inches) used in certain Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles. The number also appears in various product lines and catalog identifiers where 318 serves as a model number or shorthand for a specification.

As a time or date reference, 3:18 can denote a time on a clock, and March 18 (3/18) marks a calendar date in many locales. The number 318 therefore appears in arithmetic, geography, religion, and consumer contexts as a simple, recurring identifier.