How to Learn the 4 Times Table
The 4 times table is just the 2 times table doubled — double, then double again. Learn that trick and eleven facts become almost automatic. This deck drills 4×2 to 4×12.
There are 11 cards in the deck below. You can read through them, practise them right here with the flip-card player, and then save the deck to study properly with spaced repetition — the method that makes them stick for months, not minutes.
Why the 4 times table is hard to memorize (and the fix)
The higher facts (4×7, 4×8, 4×9) are where people slow down, but "double it twice" turns any 4× fact into two easy steps.
The fix is active recall plus spaced repetition. Instead of re-reading the list (which feels productive but barely works), you test yourself — pull each answer out of memory — and you review each card on a schedule that stretches over time. Every time you successfully recall a fact, the memory gets stronger and the next review is pushed further out. That's how you go from "I saw it once" to "I just know it."
The fastest way to learn the 4 times table
- Break it into small batches. Eleven facts (4×2 to 4×12). Skip the ones you already know and drill the two or three you pause on, in random order.
- Test, don't re-read. Look at the question, say the answer out loud before flipping the card. The little struggle to recall is what builds the memory — a smooth re-read does almost nothing.
- Review on a schedule. Spaced repetition shows you each card right before you'd forget it. Get one right and it comes back in a few days, then a week, then a month. Miss one and it comes back sooner.
- Keep sessions short and daily. Five to ten minutes a day beats a two-hour cram every time. Consistency is the whole game.
One fact per card. Practise in random order and aim for a two-second answer — recall beats calculation.
The full deck: the 4 Times Table
Here's every card in the set. Practise them above, or save the deck and let spaced repetition schedule your reviews automatically.
| Problem | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4 × 11 = ? | 44 |
| 4 × 12 = ? | 48 |
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Study this deck free →FAQ: learning the 4 times table
How long does it take to learn the 4 times table?
Most people can lock in the 4 times table within one to three weeks of short daily sessions. With spaced repetition doing 10–11 cards a day, you'll recognise them within days and recall them reliably within a couple of weeks.
What's the best way to memorize the 4 times table?
Active recall plus spaced repetition. Test yourself instead of re-reading, and review on a schedule that spaces the cards out over time. Flashcards are built for exactly this — which is why the deck above is the fastest path.
Is this deck free?
Yes. You can practise all 11 cards on this page for free with no account. Sign up (also free) to save the deck and let spaced repetition schedule your reviews so it sticks long-term.