Double, double, double
8 × 6: 6 → 12 → 24 → 48. So 8 × 6 = 48.
The 8 times table is the doubling champion: double three times and you have the answer. It is also closely linked to the 2s and 4s.
8 times table chart
- 8 × 1 =8
- 8 × 2 =16
- 8 × 3 =24
- 8 × 4 =32
- 8 × 5 =40
- 8 × 6 =48
- 8 × 7 =56
- 8 × 8 =64
- 8 × 9 =72
- 8 × 10 =80
- 8 × 11 =88
- 8 × 12 =96
Tricks for the 8 times table
Double the 4 times table
4 × 7 = 28, so 8 × 7 = 56.
Last digits count down
The answers end in 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 and then repeat: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80…
Tricky facts to watch
8 × 7 = 56, 8 × 6 = 48 and 8 × 9 = 72 are the classic tricky ones. Remember “5, 6, 7, 8”: 56 = 7 × 8.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to learn the 8 times table?
Use 8 × 5 = 40 and 8 × 10 = 80 as anchors, then step up or down in 8s.
Which facts in the 8 times table are hardest?
8 × 7 = 56, 8 × 6 = 48 and 8 × 9 = 72 are the classic tricky ones. Remember “5, 6, 7, 8”: 56 = 7 × 8.