The Number 46: Properties and Meanings

Prime Factors of 46=2x23

46 can be Partitioned 89134 ways.

46 can be Partitioned 24 times with each term no larger than 2.

46 can be Partitioned 200 times with each term no larger than 3.

46 can be Partitioned 920 times with each term no larger than 4.

46 is a Nonagonal Number.

46 is a Centered Triangular Number.

46 is a Centered 15-gonal Number.

46 is the maximal number of regions into which 9 lines divide a plane.

The Chemical Element Palladium has an atomic number of 46.

46 is the number of chromosomes that contains each cell of the Human body, grouped in 23 pairs.

46 Hestia is a large, dark Main belt asteroid.

The Year 46 AD

In the year 46 AD there was a drought and an invasion of locusts hit the Mongolian steppes, causing a famine and a revolt at Xiongnu.

In the year 46 AD Roimitalkes III of the Thracian Kingdom of Sapes was murdered.