One Hundred Fifty Seven is a natural number that follows One Hundred Fifty Six and precedes One Hundred Fifty Eight. It is an odd number and can be expressed in Roman numerals as CLVII. In mathematics, it is classified as a composite number because it has divisors other than one and itself. In terms of its properties, One Hundred Fifty Seven can be factored into prime numbers as 157 = 1 × 157. It is also notable in various contexts, such as in science, where it may represent a measurement or quantity, or in literature, where it could be a page number or chapter reference.