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The 4 times table: double, then double again

Four is two 2s, so every 4s fact can be found by doubling twice. If your child knows the 2s, they can work out the whole 4s row.

Every answer in the 4s row is even, and the last digits follow a pattern: 4, 8, 2, 6, 0, then it repeats. Here's the row:

The 4 times table

• 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

Double, then double again

• 4 × 6: double 6 to get 12, then double 12 to get 24. So 4 × 6 = 24.
• 4 × 8: 8, then 16, then 32. So 4 × 8 = 32.
• 4 × 12: 12, then 24, then 48. So 4 × 12 = 48.
• Once the 4s are solid, double once more for the 8s: 8 × 6 = 2 × 24 = 48.

8 questions on the 4 times table

Tips for parents

• Practice doubling numbers up to 24 first. It makes the 4s and 8s much easier.
• Use the last-digit pattern to spot a wrong answer quickly.
• Mix the order once the row is learned.

Questions parents ask