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2 x 8 = 16.

2 Times Table

The 2 times table is all about doubling. Spot quick patterns, practise fast facts, and build confidence with multiplication and division that turns up everywhere in KS2 maths.

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Fascinating Fact:

A spider has 8 legs, which is 2 times as many legs as a cat with 4 legs.

In KS2 Times Tables, the 2 times table helps pupils understand doubling, even numbers, and number patterns. It also supports division facts, quick mental maths, and real-life problems like counting pairs and sharing equally.

Key Terms

Multiply: To find the total when you have equal groups, such as 2 groups of 6 making 12.
Double: To add the same number to itself, like 7 + 7, which links directly to 2 × 7.
Even number: A number that can be shared into two equal whole groups with none left over, such as 14 or 26.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the 2 times table?

The 2 times table is the list of answers you get when you multiply numbers by 2, such as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and it continues in steps of two.

How can I learn the 2 times table quickly?

You can learn the 2 times table quickly by practising doubles and noticing that every answer is even, which makes the pattern easier to remember.

How is the 2 times table linked to division facts?

The 2 times table links to division because each fact has a matching divide-by-2 fact, for example 2 × 9 = 18 and 18 ÷ 2 = 9.

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