8 Times Table

Learn Multiplication by 8

The 8 times table is easy if you know the 4s! Just double every 4 times table answer. Or think of octopuses with 8 legs each! 🐙

8 Times Table

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

Tips & Tricks for the 8 Times Table

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    Double the 4 times table

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    Think of octopuses with 8 legs

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    Count by 8s: 8, 16, 24, 32...

What is the 8 Times Table?

The 8 times table shows multiplication by 8. Here's the magic trick: if you already know the 4 times table, you can instantly know the 8s by doubling! Since 8 = 4 × 2, just take any 4 times table answer and double it. For example: 4 × 5 = 20, so 8 × 5 = 40 (double of 20).

Complete 8 Times Table Chart (1-12)

  • 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

The "Double the 4s" Super Trick

8 = 4 × 2, so multiply by 4 first, then double the answer!

  • Example 1: 8 × 6 = ?
  • Step 1: 4 × 6 = 24
  • Step 2: Double it: 24 × 2 = 48
  • Answer: 8 × 6 = 48 ✓
  • Example 2: 8 × 9 = ?
  • Step 1: 4 × 9 = 36
  • Step 2: Double it: 36 × 2 = 72
  • Answer: 8 × 9 = 72 ✓

The "Triple Double" Trick

Another amazing way: Double, then double again, then double one more time!

  • Example: 8 × 5 = ?
  • Start with 5
  • Double: 5 × 2 = 10
  • Double again: 10 × 2 = 20
  • Double once more: 20 × 2 = 40
  • Answer: 8 × 5 = 40 ✓
  • Because 8 = 2 × 2 × 2!

More Easy Tricks for the 8 Times Table

  • All Even Numbers: Every answer in the 8 times table is even
  • Skip Counting: Count by 8s: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80...
  • Ones Place Pattern: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 (then repeats) - always even digits!
  • Octopus Method: Each octopus has 8 legs - count octopuses! 🐙
  • Perfect Square: 8 × 8 = 64 is an easy one to remember

Connection to Other Times Tables

  • 🔗 8 = 2 × 4: Double the 4 times table (easiest method!)
  • 🔗 8 = 2 × 2 × 2: Triple doubling works too
  • 🔗 Half of 16: If you know 16s, halve them for 8s
  • 🔗 Connection to 4 and 2: 8 connects these easier tables

Why Learn the 8 Times Table?

  • Used frequently in measurement (8 ounces in a cup)
  • Common in music (octave = 8 notes)
  • Important for understanding powers of 2 (2, 4, 8, 16...)
  • Essential for division by 8
  • Helps with understanding computer science (bytes)
  • Builds advanced multiplication skills

Real-World Examples

  • 🐙 Octopuses: 5 octopuses with 8 legs each = 8 × 5 = 40 legs
  • 🕷️ Spiders: 7 spiders with 8 legs each = 8 × 7 = 56 legs
  • 🥤 Measurement: 8 ounces in a cup. 6 cups = 8 × 6 = 48 ounces
  • 🖍️ Crayons: Small crayon boxes have 8. So 9 boxes = 8 × 9 = 72 crayons
  • 🎵 Music: An octave has 8 notes. 4 octaves = 8 × 4 = 32 notes
  • Time: 8 hours per workday. 12 workdays = 8 × 12 = 96 hours

Practice Tips for Parents & Teachers

  • Start by reviewing the 4 times table - it's the foundation!
  • Emphasize the "double the 4s" trick repeatedly
  • Use octopus toys or drawings for visual learning 🐙
  • Practice skip counting by 8s during daily activities
  • Point out the ones place pattern (8, 6, 4, 2, 0)
  • Use measuring cups to show 8 ounces = 1 cup
  • Try the "triple double" method for understanding
  • Use our interactive quiz for focused daily practice

🎯 Quick Learning Shortcut

If you've mastered the 4 times table, the 8 times table is a piece of cake! Just double every answer. This connection makes learning twice as fast. And here's a bonus: once you know 8s, you can learn 16s the same way (just double the 8s). It's like unlocking a whole chain of multiplication tables!