4 Times Table
Master the 4 times table with tips, patterns, and interactive practice. Below you will find every fact from 4 × 1 through 4 × 12, along with helpful strategies to make learning easier.
4 × 1 through 4 × 12
| Equation | Answer |
|---|---|
| 4 × 1 | 4 |
| 4 × 2 | 8 |
| 4 × 3 | 12 |
| 4 × 4 | 16 |
| 4 × 5 | 20 |
| 4 × 6 | 24 |
| 4 × 7 | 28 |
| 4 × 8 | 32 |
| 4 × 9 | 36 |
| 4 × 10 | 40 |
| 4 × 11 | 44 |
| 4 × 12 | 48 |
Tips for Learning
The 4 times table is just double the 2 times table. So 4 × 7 = 2 × 7 doubled = 14 doubled = 28.
Patterns to Notice
All answers are even. The ones digit alternates: 4, 8, 2, 6, 0, 4, 8, 2, 6, 0.
Fun Fact
There are exactly 4 cardinal directions, 4 seasons, and 4 suits in a deck of cards.
How to Learn the 4 Times Table Step by Step
- Make sure your child is confident with the 2 times table first.
- Show the doubling shortcut: 4 × n = double (2 × n). Work through several examples together.
- Practice skip-counting by 4s: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48.
- Focus on 4×6, 4×7, 4×8, and 4×9 — these are the hardest facts.
- Verify answers: every 4× answer is even, and divisible by both 2 and 4.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Mistake: Mixing up 4×6=24 and 4×8=32
Fix: Double-double: 4×6 = double 12 = 24, 4×8 = double 16 = 32.
Mistake: Forgetting to double the second time
Fix: Practice the chain: "halve to get the 2× fact, then double back up."
Real-World Examples
- Car wheels — 3 cars have 4 × 3 = 12 wheels.
- Legs on a chair — 7 chairs have 4 × 7 = 28 legs.
- Quarters in a dollar — 4 quarters make $1, so 4 × 8 = 32 quarters make $8.
Related Times Tables
The 4 times table sits between 2s (half of 4s) and 8s (double of 4s). If your child knows 2×n, they just double to get 4×n, and double again to get 8×n.
Quick Trick
Double the double! 4×6 = double 6 (12), then double again (24).
Practice Activities
- Draw arrays: make 4-row grids on graph paper and count squares.
- LEGO towers: build towers of 4 and count total bricks.
- Four corners: place 4 objects in each corner, count by groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best strategy for the 4 times table?
Double twice: 4 × 6 = 2 × 6 = 12, then 12 × 2 = 24. This leverages the easier 2 times table.
Should my child learn 4s before or after 3s?
Either order works, but 4s can feel easier because of the double-double shortcut.
How do I explain 4 times table to a 6-year-old?
Use objects: "If 4 friends each bring 3 cookies, how many cookies total?" Let them count 4 groups of 3 cookies physically before introducing the × symbol.
What is the hardest fact in the 4 times table?
For most children, 4 × 7 = 28 and 4 × 8 = 32 are the trickiest because neither 7 nor 8 has a simple shortcut. Spaced repetition helps lock these in.
Can the 4 times table help with money math?
Absolutely. Counting quarters (25 cents) uses the 4 times table — 4 quarters per dollar. It also helps when counting items sold in packs of 4.