What is 143?

143 is a natural number following 142 and preceding 144.

  • Mathematical Properties: 143 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 11 x 13. This means it is also a semiprime number.

  • Cultural References: The number 143 is sometimes used as a numeric code for the phrase "I Love You", where the number of letters in each word is represented (1 letter in "I", 4 letters in "Love", 3 letters in "You").

  • Other Occurrences: The number can show up in various other contexts such as identifiers, measurements, or addresses.