572

572 is a natural number that follows 571 and precedes 573. It is an even composite number used in counting, measurement, and various numeric classifications.

In prime factorization, 572 = 2^2 × 11 × 13, showing its divisors include 1, 2, 4, 11, 13, 22, 26, 44, 52, 143, 286, and 572.

As a base-10 integer, 572 is not prime, not a square, and not a cube. The sum of its digits is 14, so it is not a Harshad number in base 10.

In common numeral systems, 572 is written as 1000110100 in binary, 1074 in octal, and 0x23C in hexadecimal. In Roman numerals, it is DLXXII.

Culturally, 572 appears as a catalog or designation in various fields. For instance, the main-belt asteroid 572 Rebekka carries the number 572 in its official designation.

As a calendar year, 572 CE appears in historical timelines to denote events of the early medieval period, though no single event is universally emblematic of the year.