64 (number) facts for kids

Sixty-four is a special number that comes right after sixty-three and before sixty-five. It is an even number, which means you can divide it by two without any remainder. Sixty-four shows up in many interesting places, from math puzzles to games and technology.

64 in Mathematics

Sixty-four is a fascinating number when you look at its mathematical properties. It has several ways it can be divided and is also a special kind of number called a "power of two."

Divisors and Factors

A divisor (or factor) is a number that divides another number exactly, with no remainder. Sixty-four can be divided by many numbers. Its divisors are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 itself.

Square and Cube Numbers

Sixty-four is both a square number and a cube number.

• A square number is the result of multiplying a number by itself. For example, 8 multiplied by 8 equals 64 (8 x 8 = 64). This makes 64 the 8th square number. Other square numbers include 1 (1x1), 4 (2x2), 9 (3x3), 16 (4x4), 25 (5x5), 36 (6x6), and 49 (7x7).
• A cube number is the result of multiplying a number by itself three times. For example, 4 multiplied by 4, then by 4 again, equals 64 (4 x 4 x 4 = 64). This makes 64 the 4th cube number. Other cube numbers include 1 (1x1x1), 8 (2x2x2), and 27 (3x3x3).

Powers of Two

Sixty-four is also known as a power of two. This means you can get 64 by multiplying the number 2 by itself a certain number of times. In this case, 2 multiplied by itself six times equals 64 (2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 64). This is often written as 2⁶. Powers of two are very important in computer science and digital technology.

64 in Games and Technology

The number 64 appears in many areas outside of pure math, especially in games and technology.

Board Games

If you've ever played chess, checkers, or draughts, you've seen the number 64 in action! Each of these game boards has exactly sixty-four 1x1 squares. This classic board size has been used for centuries.

Video Games

The number 64 is famous in the world of video games. One of the most well-known examples is the Nintendo 64 console. This gaming system was named "64" because it used a 64-bit processor, which was very powerful for its time.

Computer Science

In computer science, 64 is a very common number because of its connection to powers of two. For example, many computer systems use 64-bit processors, which can handle large amounts of data very quickly. This helps your computer run smoothly and play complex games.

See also

In Spanish: Sesenta y cuatro para niños