The 8 times table
The 8 times table is double the 4 times table, which is itself double the 2s.
8 times table, 1 to 12
- 8 × 1= 8
- 8 × 2= 16
- 8 × 3= 24
- 8 × 4= 32
- 8 × 5= 40
- 8 × 6= 48
- 8 × 7= 56
- 8 × 8= 64
- 8 × 9= 72
- 8 × 10= 80
- 8 × 11= 88
- 8 × 12= 96
Tricks for the 8 times table
Double three times
8 × 6: double 6 is 12, double 12 is 24, double 24 is 48.
Ten minus two
8 × 7 is 10 × 7 (70) minus 2 × 7 (14), which is 56.
Even answers, repeating ends
The last digits go 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 and then repeat.
Look for the pattern
The units digits count down in twos: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0.
An example
A spider has 8 legs. How many legs do 5 spiders have?
5 × 8 = 40 legs.
Once you can do these in your head, try the 8 times table game and see how big a beat you can build.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get quicker at the 8 times table?
Learn the doubling chain (2, 4, 8) and then practise in short bursts. A beat helps you build a steady rhythm for the recall.
What is 8 × 8?
8 × 8 = 64. Double 8 is 16, then 32, then 64.