The 2 Times Table

Everything you need to learn the 2 times table, from 2 × 1 = 2 to 2 × 12 = 24.

The 2 times table is all about doubling. If a child can add a number to itself, they already know the 2 times table!

2 times table chart

2 × 7 is the same as 7 + 7 = 14. Doubles are among the first facts children remember, so this table grows from something they know.

Every answer ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. If an answer ends in an odd digit, it can’t be in the 2 times table.

2, 4, 6, 8, 10… Counting pairs of socks, shoes or eyes makes skip counting feel natural.

2 × 7 = 14, 2 × 9 = 18 and 2 × 12 = 24 usually take the longest. Link them to doubles: 7 + 7 = 14, 9 + 9 = 18 and 12 + 12 = 24.

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Play a quick round of the 2 times table in Wembuno. The game brings back the facts your child finds hardest.

What is the fastest way to learn the 2 times table?

Start from the doubles children already know, then count in 2s all the way to 24.

Which facts in the 2 times table are hardest?

2 × 7 = 14, 2 × 9 = 18 and 2 × 12 = 24 usually take the longest. Link them to doubles: 7 + 7 = 14, 9 + 9 = 18 and 12 + 12 = 24.