2 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 2 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24. It is one of the first tables children learn, because the pattern is easy to spot.
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The 2 times table
2 × 1 = 22 × 2 = 42 × 3 = 62 × 4 = 82 × 5 = 102 × 6 = 122 × 7 = 142 × 8 = 162 × 9 = 182 × 10 = 202 × 11 = 222 × 12 = 24
Tricks that make it easier
- Doubling: 2 × any number is that number added to itself, so 2 × 8 = 8 + 8 = 16.
- Every answer is even, ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
- Count in twos on your fingers, or use pairs of socks and shoes as real-life examples.
Try these
- 2 × 6 =
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12 - 2 × 4 =
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8 - 2 × 10 =
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20 - 2 × 1 =
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2 - 2 × 5 =
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10 - 2 × 12 =
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24
Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 2 × 7 and 2 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 2 × 3 is the same as 3 × 2.
A five-day practice plan
| Day | What to do (10 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play Times Tables Challenge on this skill for 5–10 minutes. Read the explanation after every mistake. |
| Day 2 | Learn one trick from this page and use it out loud while you play. |
| Day 3 | Print the worksheet and try it without help. Mark it with the answer key together. |
| Day 4 | Play again and try to beat your personal best score or get three stars. |
| Day 5 | Mix it up: try the ⏱️ Timed test, or ask your child to explain the skill to you in their own words. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 2: 2 × 1 = 2, 2 × 2 = 4, 2 × 3 = 6, 2 × 4 = 8, 2 × 5 = 10, 2 × 6 = 12, and so on up to 2 × 12 = 24.
What is the easiest way to learn the 2 times table?
Doubling: 2 × any number is that number added to itself, so 2 × 8 = 8 + 8 = 16. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 2 times table?
Usually in the early years of primary school, around ages 7 to 8, after learning to count in steps.