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The 8 times table: double, double, double

Eight is 2 × 2 × 2, so any 8s fact can be worked out by doubling three times. Children who are good at doubling find this row much easier once they see it.

The answers in the 8 row are all even, and the last digits repeat in a pattern: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0. That's a handy way to catch a wrong answer. Here's the row:

The 8 times table

• 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

Double, double, double

• 8 × 6: double 6 to get 12, double again to get 24, double again to get 48. So 8 × 6 = 48.
• 8 × 7: 7, then 14, then 28, then 56. So 8 × 7 = 56.
• From the 4s: 8 × 9 = 2 × 36 = 72, because 4 × 9 = 36.

8 questions on the 8 times table

Tips for parents

• Check the last digit: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 repeats down the row.
• If doubling three times feels slow, use it to learn the fact, then practice until your child doesn't need it.
• Pair 8 × 7 with 7 × 8. It's one fact.