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4 Times Table

Learn and memorize the 4 times table with a simple trick, common mistakes to watch for, and everyday examples. Then generate your free personalized printable worksheet.

The full table

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

๐Ÿ’ก The trick that works

For the 4 times table, double twice! 4 ร— 7 = double of (double of 7) = double of 14 = 28. This trick turns the 4s into a sequence of two doublings.

โš ๏ธ Common mistakes

  • 4 ร— 6 = 24 often confused with 4 ร— 7 = 28
  • 4 ร— 8 = 32 forgotten because of 4 ร— 7 = 28 nearby
  • 4 ร— 9 = 36 confused with 9 ร— 4 without seeing they're equal

๐ŸŒ A real-world example

A car has 4 wheels. 6 cars have 4 ร— 6 = 24 wheels. A parking lot with 8 cars = 32 wheels.

Frequently asked questions

+When is the 4 times table learned?

Grade 2 or early Grade 3 (age 7-9), usually right after the 3s.

+What's the best trick?

Double-double: 4 ร— N = 2 ร— (2 ร— N). For 4 ร— 7: double 7 = 14, double 14 = 28.

+How to avoid confusing 4 ร— 6 and 4 ร— 7?

Memorize 4 ร— 7 = 28 separately with a mnemonic anchor.

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