256 = 28. It is the smallest prime power of a prime power of a prime power of a prime.
256 is a square number: 16 x 16 = 256.
256 is the number of possible values that can be stored in a byte (8 bits).
256 is one of two fourth powers using the same digits: 44 = 256 and 54 = 625.
256 is the number of integer partitions of 29 into distinct parts.
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256 is the number of drams in a pound.
Source: Numeropedia
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256 is the number of drams in a pound.
Source: Numeropedia