Double, then double again
4 × 6: double 6 is 12, and double 12 is 24. So 4 × 6 = 24.
The 4 times table is double the 2 times table. Children who are confident with doubling can work out any 4 times fact in two quick steps.
4 times table chart
- 4 × 1 =4
- 4 × 2 =8
- 4 × 3 =12
- 4 × 4 =16
- 4 × 5 =20
- 4 × 6 =24
- 4 × 7 =28
- 4 × 8 =32
- 4 × 9 =36
- 4 × 10 =40
- 4 × 11 =44
- 4 × 12 =48
Tricks for the 4 times table
Twice the 2 times table
Every answer here is exactly double the matching answer in the 2 times table: 2 × 9 = 18, so 4 × 9 = 36.
Even answers with a pattern
The last digits repeat 4, 8, 2, 6, 0: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40…
Tricky facts to watch
4 × 7 = 28, 4 × 8 = 32 and 4 × 12 = 48 need extra attention. Try “double 14 is 28”, “double 16 is 32” and “double 24 is 48”.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to learn the 4 times table?
Get comfortable doubling two-digit numbers, then use “double, double” for every fact.
Which facts in the 4 times table are hardest?
4 × 7 = 28, 4 × 8 = 32 and 4 × 12 = 48 need extra attention. Try “double 14 is 28”, “double 16 is 32” and “double 24 is 48”.