Prime Number Generator

Generate a list of prime numbers.

About this tool

Enter how many primes to find (max 1000) and click 'Generate Result'....

What is a Prime Number Generator?

A Prime Number Generator calculates a sequence of prime numbersโ€”numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves. Primes are the building blocks of arithmetic and are fundamental to modern cryptography.

How to Generate Prime Numbers

1

Set Limit

Enter the number of prime numbers you wish to generate (e.g., first 50 primes).

2

Compute

Click 'Generate Result'. The tool will filter numbers to find the primes.

3

Result

Copy the comma-separated list of prime numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1 a prime number?

No, by definition, a prime number must be greater than 1.

Why is 2 the only even prime?

Because any other even number is divisible by 2, meaning it has more than two divisors.

What is the largest prime this tool can find?

This tool generates the first N primes. For performance, we limit the list size to 1000 primes.

Security & Privacy

Calculations run entirely on your device.

Local Processing
No Server Logs
Private
Instant