Multiplication Tables and Multiplicative Thinking · Multiplication Tables to 10
The 4 times table
Recall the 4 times table (4×1 to 4×10) by doubling twice.
≈ 4 min · Difficulty 2/5
Real-life hook
A car has 4 wheels. How many wheels on 6 cars? 4 × 6 = 24 — and there's a neat way to get it: double, then double again.
The idea
Multiplying by 4 is doubling twice. To find 4 × 6, double 6 to get 12, then double 12 to get 24.
Worked examples
4 × 6 = 24
- Double 6 → 12.
- Double 12 → 24.
4 × 7 = 28
- Double 7 → 14.
- Double 14 → 28.
Common mistake
Watch out: Doubling only once and stopping, e.g. 4 × 6 = 12.
Better: Double twice: 6 → 12 → 24.
Use it in real life
Four cans per pack, 6 packs: 4 × 6 = 24 cans.
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Where you'll use this
- Four wheels on a car
- Legs on animals and tables
- Quarter-hours in an hour
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to do the 4 times table?
Double the number, then double the result. For 4 × 8: double 8 is 16, double 16 is 32.