4 Times Table

Tricks and shortcuts for the Four Times Table.

The 4 Times Table

1 x 4 = 4
2 x 4 = 8
3 x 4 = 12
4 x 4 = 16
5 x 4 = 20
6 x 4 = 24
7 x 4 = 28
8 x 4 = 32
9 x 4 = 36
10 x 4 = 40
11 x 4 = 44
12 x 4 = 48

4 Times Table Pattern

1 x 4 = 4
2 x 4 = 8
3 x 4 = 12
4 x 4 = 16
5 x 4 = 20
6 x 4 = 24
7 x 4 = 28
8 x 4 = 32
9 x 4 = 36
10 x 4 = 40
11 x 4 = 44
12 x 4 = 48

Units are even numbers

4 Times Table Trick

Multiply by 2 instead of 4, then double the answer.

7 x 4 = ?

Instead work out
7 x 2 = 14

Then double the answer
14 + 14 = 28

4 Times Table Tips

Check your answer. All multiples of the four times table are even numbers. They must end with 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
Understand visually how this multiplication table works by colouring in a 100 square.