Tricks for the 2 times table
- Times 2 is the same as doubling: 2 × 8 is 8 + 8 = 16.
- Every answer in the 2 times table is an even number (it ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8).
- Count in twos: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12…
The trickiest facts
These are the ones most people get wrong, so give them extra practice: 2 × 7, 2 × 12.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2 times table?
2 × 1 = 2, 2 × 2 = 4, 2 × 3 = 6, 2 × 4 = 8, 2 × 5 = 10, 2 × 6 = 12, 2 × 7 = 14, 2 × 8 = 16, 2 × 9 = 18, 2 × 10 = 20, 2 × 11 = 22, 2 × 12 = 24.
What is the trick for the 2 times table?
Times 2 is the same as doubling: 2 × 8 is 8 + 8 = 16.
How can I learn the 2 times table quickly?
Practise for a few minutes every day. Say the table out loud, use the tricks on this page, then answer mixed questions until you can do each one in under 3 seconds. Focus on the facts you get wrong, such as 2 × 7 and 2 × 12.