The 4 times table becomes much easier once you notice that multiplying by 4 is the same as doubling a number twice.
Use the interactive lesson below to learn the table of 4 from 4 × 1 to 4 × 12, practice the facts you miss, and test how quickly you can answer them.
The shortcut
To multiply by 4, double the number and then double it again.
For example: 4 × 6 = 6 × 2 × 2 = 24
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4 Times Table
Learn the 4 times table from 1 to 12, practice the facts you miss, then test your speed.
Multiplication chart
4 Times Table Chart
| Calculation | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory helper
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Practice mode
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What is
Speed test
How many can you answer?
Answer as many 4 times table questions as you can before the timer ends.
Speed question
Easy mental method
Learn the 4 Times Table by Doubling Twice
If you already know how to double numbers, you can use that skill to solve almost any question in the 4 times table.
First double the number once. Then double that result again.
4 × 3 = 12
4 × 5 = 20
4 × 8 = 32
Example:
Double 7 → 14
Double 14 → 28
Therefore, 4 × 7 = 28.
This method connects the 4 times table directly to the 2 times table, so you do not need to treat every multiplication fact as something completely new.
Number sequence
Skip Count by 4
The answers in the 4 times table increase by four each time.
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
If you know one answer, you can often find the next one simply by adding 4.
If 4 × 6 = 24, then:
24 + 4 = 28
so 4 × 7 = 28.
Spot the pattern
Every Answer Is an Even Number
Because 4 itself is even, every whole-number multiple of 4 is also even.
The final digit of a multiple of 4 can be 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. This gives you a quick way to notice an answer that cannot be correct.
= 16
= 28
= 40
For example, if you calculate 4 × 7 and get 27, you already know something is wrong because 27 is odd.
Useful relationship
Connect the 4 Times Table to the 2 Times Table
The 4 times table is exactly twice the corresponding answer in the 2 times table.
4 × 6 = 24
4 × 8 = 32
4 × 11 = 44
This relationship is especially helpful if you already feel confident with doubling. Instead of starting from zero, you can build new multiplication facts from ones you already know.
Try it yourself
4 Times Table Practice Questions
Try solving these using the doubling-twice method before revealing the answer.
What is 4 × 3?
What is 4 × 6?
What is 4 × 7?
If 4 × 8 = 32, what is 4 × 9?
What is 4 × 12?
Facts worth memorizing
Focus on the Middle of the 4 Times Table
Some multiplication facts tend to require more practice because they are less obvious than the beginning or end of the table.
4 × 6 = 24
4 × 7 = 28
4 × 8 = 32
4 × 9 = 36
If one of these takes you longer to answer, use the Practice mistakes option in the interactive tool above. The exercise remembers the facts you missed so you can focus your next practice session on them.
Quick answers
4 Times Table Questions
What is 4 × 4?
4 × 4 = 16.
What is 4 × 6?
4 × 6 = 24. You can calculate it by doubling 6 twice: 6 → 12 → 24.
What is 4 × 7?
4 × 7 = 28.
What is 4 × 8?
4 × 8 = 32. Double 8 to get 16, then double 16 to get 32.
What is 4 × 9?
4 × 9 = 36.
What is 4 × 12?
4 × 12 = 48.
What is the easiest way to learn the 4 times table?
A useful strategy is to double the number and then double the result again. For example, to calculate 4 × 9, double 9 to get 18 and double 18 to get 36.
