298 (number)

298 is the natural number following 297 and preceding 299.

In mathematics

 * 298 is an even composite number with two prime factors.
 * 298 is a nontotient and noncototient number which means that phi(x) and x-phi(x) both cannot result in 298.
 * 298 is the number of polynomial symmetric functions in matrix of order 6 with separate row and column permutations.
 * 298 is a number where 6n+1 and 6n-1 are both prime.

World Records

 * In 2006, Diana Taurasi made the most field goals in a season of WNBA playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She made 298 field goals
 * On June 25, 2022, the greatest number of cannonball dives was achieved in Belgium. There were 298 participants.
 * On August 17, 2011, the largest parade of Cadillac cars was completed in Vermont. There were 298 cars in the parade.
 * On May 19, 2018, the largest core fitness lesson was completed in Huainan, China. There were 298 participants.

Other fields

 * The calendar years 298 AD and 298 BC.
 * 298 is the number for several highways across the countries of Canada, Japan, and the United States.