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The 2 times table
Learn the 2 times table in minutes: one memory trick, the complete chart and ten questions to check yourself.
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Doubling: 2 × n is just n + n, so every result is even.
2 times table chart
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 × 2 | 2 |
| 2 × 2 | 4 |
| 3 × 2 | 6 |
| 4 × 2 | 8 |
| 5 × 2 | 10 |
| 6 × 2 | 12 |
| 7 × 2 | 14 |
| 8 × 2 | 16 |
| 9 × 2 | 18 |
| 10 × 2 | 20 |
| 11 × 2 | 22 |
| 12 × 2 | 24 |
Skip counting in steps of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24.
Use it for division too
Every multiplication fact gives you a division fact. Since 2 × 7 = 14, you also know that 14 ÷ 2 = 7 and 14 ÷ 7 = 2. Practising both together is the fastest way to remember them.
Try it yourself
- 3 × 2 = ?
- 7 × 2 = ?
- 18 ÷ 2 = ?
- 4 × 2 = ?
- 12 × 2 = ?
- 12 ÷ 2 = ?
- 8 × 2 = ?
- 11 × 2 = ?
- 10 ÷ 2 = ?
- 2 × 2 = ?
Show answers
- 3 × 2 = 6
- 7 × 2 = 14
- 18 ÷ 2 = 9
- 4 × 2 = 8
- 12 × 2 = 24
- 12 ÷ 2 = 6
- 8 × 2 = 16
- 11 × 2 = 22
- 10 ÷ 2 = 5
- 2 × 2 = 4
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to learn the 2 times table?
Say the chart out loud in order once or twice, use the trick above, then switch to mixed questions in random order. Short daily practice beats one long session.