160 (one hundred sixty) is a whole number. It comes after 159 and before 161.

In mathematics

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  • Even number: 160 is even because it can be divided by 2 without a remainder.
  • Composite number: 160 is composite, which means it has more factors than just 1 and itself. The prime factorization of 160 is 2^5×5.
  • Roman numerals: 160 can be written as CLX in Roman numerals.

In measurement

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  • In the United States, people sometimes cook certain foods (like ground beef) to at least 160 °F (about 71 °C) to be sure they are safe to eat.
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