8 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet

The 8 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96. Many children find it one of the trickier tables, but a few clever tricks make it much easier.

✖️ Play the 8 times table game 🖨️ Printable worksheet

The 8 times table

8 × 1 = 88 × 2 = 168 × 3 = 248 × 4 = 328 × 5 = 408 × 6 = 488 × 7 = 568 × 8 = 648 × 9 = 728 × 10 = 808 × 11 = 888 × 12 = 96

Tricks that make it easier

Double three times: 8 × 6 → 12 → 24 → 48.
8 × n is 10 × n minus 2 × n: 8 × 7 = 70 − 14 = 56.
The answers go down by two in the ones digit: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40.

Try these

8 × 11 =
Answer
88
8 × 7 =
Answer
56
8 × 3 =
Answer
24
8 × 10 =
Answer
80
8 × 5 =
Answer
40
8 × 1 =
Answer
8

Common mistakes

Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 8 × 7 and 8 × 8.
Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
Forgetting that the order does not matter: 8 × 3 is the same as 3 × 8.

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 3rd Grade and 4th Grade.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 8 times table?

It is the list of answers when you multiply by 8: 8 × 1 = 8, 8 × 2 = 16, 8 × 3 = 24, 8 × 4 = 32, 8 × 5 = 40, 8 × 6 = 48, and so on up to 8 × 12 = 96.

What is the easiest way to learn the 8 times table?

Double three times: 8 × 6 → 12 → 24 → 48. Then practice a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.

What year do children learn the 8 times table?

Usually around ages 8 to 9, once the 2, 5 and 10 times tables are secure.