Multiplication Table of 4
The multiplication table of 4 tells us the answers when we multiply 4 by numbers from 1 to 10. Learning the table of 4 helps you count things that come in fours — like the legs of a chair or wheels of a car.
A simple trick: the table of 4 is just double the table of 2!
What is Multiplication Table of 4 - Class 2 Maths (Multiplication Introduction)?
The table of 4 means adding 4 again and again.
| Multiply | 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 |
Types and Properties
Ways to understand the table of 4:
- Repeated addition: 4 × 3 means 4 + 4 + 4 = 12
- Double of double: 4 × 3 = double of (2 × 3) = double of 6 = 12
- Skip counting by 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
- Groups of 4: 5 groups of 4 bananas = 20 bananas
Solved Examples
Example 1: Repeated Addition
Question: What is 4 × 4?
Think:
- 4 × 4 means add 4 four times
- 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16
Answer: 4 × 4 = 16
Example 2: Double the Table of 2
Question: What is 4 × 6?
Think:
- First find 2 × 6 = 12
- Now double it: 12 + 12 = 24
Answer: 4 × 6 = 24
Example 3: Word Problem — Legs of Chairs
Question: A chair has 4 legs. How many legs do 5 chairs have?
Think:
- Each chair = 4 legs
- 5 chairs = 4 × 5 = 20
Answer: 5 chairs have 20 legs.
Example 4: Word Problem — Wheels of Cars
Question: A car has 4 wheels. How many wheels do 8 cars have?
Think:
- Each car = 4 wheels
- 8 cars = 4 × 8 = 32
Answer: 8 cars have 32 wheels.
Example 5: Skip Counting on a Number Line
Question: What is 4 × 7?
Think: Skip count by 4, seven jumps:
0 — 4 — 8 — 12 — 16 — 20 — 24 — 28
Answer: 4 × 7 = 28
Example 6: Fill in the Blank
Question: 4 × ___ = 36
Think:
- Skip count by 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36 — that is 9 jumps
Answer: 4 × 9 = 36
Example 7: Word Problem — Corners of Squares
Question: Kavi draws 10 squares. Each square has 4 corners. How many corners in all?
Think:
- 10 squares × 4 corners = 4 × 10 = 40
Answer: There are 40 corners in all.
Real-World Applications
Where do we use the table of 4?
- Counting legs: Tables, chairs, dogs, and cows all have 4 legs.
- Counting wheels: Cars and scooters (2 + 2 if counting front and rear sets).
- Shapes: A square has 4 sides; a rectangle has 4 corners.
- Seasons: There are 4 seasons in a year.
Key Points to Remember
- 4 × 1 = 4 and 4 × 10 = 40.
- The table of 4 is double the table of 2.
- All answers in the table of 4 are even numbers.
- Skip counting by 4 gives: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40.
- 4 × any number = that number added four times.
Practice Problems
- What is 4 × 3?
- Aditi has 7 boxes. Each box has 4 crayons. How many crayons in all?
- Fill in the blank: 4 × ___ = 32
- What is 4 × 5?
- A dog has 4 legs. How many legs do 9 dogs have?
- Write the table of 4 from 4 × 1 to 4 × 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the multiplication table of 4?
The table of 4 is: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40. Each answer is 4 more than the previous one.
Q2. What is the easy trick to learn the table of 4?
Double the table of 2. For example, 2 × 6 = 12, so 4 × 6 = 24 (double of 12). This works for every number.
Q3. What is 4 times 8?
4 × 8 = 32. You can also check: 2 × 8 = 16, and 16 + 16 = 32.
Q4. Are all answers in the table of 4 even?
Yes. Every answer in the table of 4 is an even number because 4 itself is even.
Q5. Is 4 × 7 the same as 7 × 4?
Yes. Both give 28. Multiplication can be done in any order.
Q6. How is the table of 4 related to the table of 2?
The table of 4 is exactly double the table of 2. If 2 × 5 = 10, then 4 × 5 = 20.
Q7. Where do we see the number 4 in real life?
Cars have 4 wheels, tables have 4 legs, squares have 4 sides, and a year has 4 seasons.
