4 times table
Every fact from 4 × 1 to 4 × 12, the one trick that makes the 4s easy, and a timed quiz to check you know them.
Press start for 12 questions on the 4s.
| Fact | Answer | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 1 | 4 | 4 ÷ 4 = 1 |
| 4 × 2 | 8 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 |
| 4 × 3 | 12 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 |
| 4 × 4 | 16 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 |
| 4 × 5 | 20 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 |
| 4 × 6 | 24 | 24 ÷ 4 = 6 |
| 4 × 7 | 28 | 28 ÷ 4 = 7 |
| 4 × 8 | 32 | 32 ÷ 4 = 8 |
| 4 × 9 | 36 | 36 ÷ 4 = 9 |
| 4 × 10 | 40 | 40 ÷ 4 = 10 |
| 4 × 11 | 44 | 44 ÷ 4 = 11 |
| 4 × 12 | 48 | 48 ÷ 4 = 12 |
The trick: double, then double again
4 × 7: double 7 is 14, double 14 is 28. Doubling twice is often faster than recalling the fact.
Patterns in the 4s
The last digits repeat a short cycle — 4, 8, 2, 6, 0, 4, 8, 2, 6, 0 — so every answer ends in one of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.
The 4 times table is the 2 times table plus the 2 times table, row by row: 4 × 6 = 2 × 6 + 2 × 6 = 12 + 12 = 24.
Each answer is 4 more than the one before, so if you know 4 × 6 = 24, then 4 × 7 is 24 + 4 = 28.
The facts people miss
These are usually the slowest of the 4s to recall. Learn them first:
- 4 × 7 = 28
- 4 × 8 = 32
- 4 × 9 = 36
Frequently asked questions
What is 4 × 12?
4 × 12 = 48.
What is the trick for the 4 times table?
Double, then double again. 4 × 7: double 7 is 14, double 14 is 28. Doubling twice is often faster than recalling the fact.
How do I practise the 4 times table?
Use the timed quiz on this page: it asks every fact from 4 × 1 to 4 × 12 in random order and shows which ones you missed. Repeat until every answer is instant.
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