The 4 times table uses the double-double strategy: double any number, then double again. Print a reference chart, extended table, or practice drill. Download and print instantly.
The 4 times table rewards students who already know their 2s, because multiplying by 4 is simply doubling twice. To find 4×7, first double 7 to get 14, then double 14 to get 28. This "double-double" strategy is one of the most reliable mental math shortcuts and works for any number, no matter how large. It transforms the 4s from a new table to memorize into a skill students can derive from knowledge they already have.
All products of 4 are even numbers, and specifically, they're all multiples of 4 (divisible by 4). This makes the 4s table essential for understanding fractions with denominators of 4, working with quarters in money, and telling time on analog clocks (since each hour mark represents 5 minutes, and quarter-hours are multiples of 15). Our chart and drill worksheets reinforce the double-double pattern while building automatic recall.