The 8 times table
Double three times, or think 'ten groups take away two'. Learn it below, then fly the 8s mission: every question in it uses the 8 times table.
8 times table chart
Skip-count in 8s
Read the 8 times table out loud
Saying the facts in words builds a sound memory children can rely on in class and in tests.
- 8 × 1 · One eight is eight.
- 8 × 2 · Two eights are sixteen.
- 8 × 3 · Three eights are twenty-four.
- 8 × 4 · Four eights are thirty-two.
- 8 × 5 · Five eights are forty.
- 8 × 6 · Six eights are forty-eight.
- 8 × 7 · Seven eights are fifty-six.
- 8 × 8 · Eight eights are sixty-four.
- 8 × 9 · Nine eights are seventy-two.
- 8 × 10 · Ten eights are eighty.
- 8 × 11 · Eleven eights are eighty-eight.
- 8 × 12 · Twelve eights are ninety-six.
How to learn the 8 times table
Double, double, double
8 × 6: 6 → 12 → 24 → 48.
Ten take away two
8 × 7 = 10 × 7 (70) − 2 × 7 (14) = 56.
Falling last digits
The answers end in 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 and then the pattern repeats.
Pattern to spot: the last digits of 8 × 1 to 8 × 10 go 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0
Play the 8 times table game
Seven space missions, from Meteor Blaster to Robot Rumble, all locked to the 8 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 8 times table worksheet, with new numbers every time.
8 times table questions
When do children learn the 8 times table?
In Cambridge Primary Mathematics the 8 times table belongs to Stage 3, when most children are about 7–8 years old. Every child is different, so let them play at their own pace.
What is the hardest fact in the 8 times table?
8 × 7 = 56 and 8 × 6 = 48. 'Double, double, double' works for both.
How can my child learn the 8 times table fast?
Five minutes a day: read the chart aloud once, try the tricks above, then play the 8s 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.