The 2 times table
The 2s are doubles. If your child can double a number, they already know this table. Learn it below, then fly the 2s mission: every question in it uses the 2 times table.
2 times table chart
Skip-count in 2s
Read the 2 times table out loud
Saying the facts in words builds a sound memory children can rely on in class and in tests.
- 2 × 1 · One two is two.
- 2 × 2 · Two twos are four.
- 2 × 3 · Three twos are six.
- 2 × 4 · Four twos are eight.
- 2 × 5 · Five twos are ten.
- 2 × 6 · Six twos are twelve.
- 2 × 7 · Seven twos are fourteen.
- 2 × 8 · Eight twos are sixteen.
- 2 × 9 · Nine twos are eighteen.
- 2 × 10 · Ten twos are twenty.
- 2 × 11 · Eleven twos are twenty-two.
- 2 × 12 · Twelve twos are twenty-four.
How to learn the 2 times table
Just double
2 × 8 is double 8: think 'eight and eight' = 16.
Always even
Every answer ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. An odd answer means something went wrong.
Pairs everywhere
Socks, shoes, eyes, hands: count things that come in pairs to see the 2s in real life.
Pattern to spot: the last digits of 2 × 1 to 2 × 10 go 2, 4, 6, 8, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 0
Play the 2 times table game
Seven space missions, from Meteor Blaster to Robot Rumble, all locked to the 2 times table. Keep your shields, build a streak and discover new planets.
PLAY ▶↗ Open the game full screen
Thirty-second warm-up
Just the facts: four choices, instant feedback and a streak counter.
Prefer paper? Print a free 2 times table worksheet, with new numbers every time.
2 times table questions
When do children learn the 2 times table?
In Cambridge Primary Mathematics the 2 times table belongs to Stage 2, when most children are about 6–7 years old. Every child is different, so let them play at their own pace.
What is the hardest fact in the 2 times table?
Usually 2 × 7 = 14 and 2 × 12 = 24. Practise 'double 7' and 'double 12' as quick facts.
How can my child learn the 2 times table fast?
Five minutes a day: read the chart aloud once, try the tricks above, then play the 2s game or quick quiz. Answering from memory every day is what makes facts stick.
Is the game free?
Yes. It's free, with no adverts and no sign-up, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.