4 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 4 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48. Learning it by heart makes division, fractions and bigger multiplication much faster.
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The 4 times table
4 × 1 = 44 × 2 = 84 × 3 = 124 × 4 = 164 × 5 = 204 × 6 = 244 × 7 = 284 × 8 = 324 × 9 = 364 × 10 = 404 × 11 = 444 × 12 = 48
Tricks that make it easier
- Double, then double again: 4 × 6 = double 12 = 24.
- Every answer is even, and the 4× answers are every other answer in the 2× table.
- Think of the legs on cats or the wheels on cars.
Try these
- 4 × 11 =
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44 - 4 × 2 =
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8 - 4 × 12 =
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48 - 4 × 1 =
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4 - 4 × 7 =
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28 - 4 × 6 =
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24
Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 4 × 7 and 4 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 4 × 3 is the same as 3 × 4.
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. |
Suits Grade 2 and Grade 3.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 4 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 4: 4 × 1 = 4, 4 × 2 = 8, 4 × 3 = 12, 4 × 4 = 16, 4 × 5 = 20, 4 × 6 = 24, and so on up to 4 × 12 = 48.
What is the easiest way to learn the 4 times table?
Double, then double again: 4 × 6 = double 12 = 24. Then practice a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 4 times table?
Usually in the early years of primary school, around ages 7 to 8, after learning to count in steps.