8 Times Table
Double-Double-Double & Spider Legs
Multiply by 8 by doubling three times in a row — it never fails!
8 Times Table Reference List
All answers are even. The units digits count backwards by 2s: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0.
Interactive 8× Table Practice Test
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You've completed the 8 times table challenge!
3D Flashcards & Cut-Outs
Practice the 8× table with interactive flipping 3D digital cards or print classroom fold-and-cut physical decks.
12×12 Multiplication Chart
Trace coordinate factors on the full Pythagorean matrix, spot glowing square number patterns, and print classroom posters.
1-Click Printable Worksheet (8× Speed Drill)
Page 1: Student 30-question drill. Page 2: Dedicated teacher & parent answer key for rapid grading.
8 Times Table Speed Drill
Multiplication Fluency Practice • Standard: CCSS 3.OA.C.7 • thetimestable.io
8 Times Table — ANSWER KEY
Teacher & Parent Quick-Grading Guide • All 30 Answers Verified
Interactive Array Grid (8× Area Model)
Multiplication represents equal rows and columns. Move the slider to change the grid width.
Commutative Property: Turning the grid on its side shows that 8 × 4 = 4 × 8 = 32.
The 3-Lens Guide to the 8 Times Table
Tailored pedagogical perspectives for students learning, teachers instructing, and parents coaching at home.
Octopuses & Spiders: Mastering 8s
The 8 times table is just doubling three times. If you can double numbers, you can do all of the 8 times table.
Top Student Tips
- → Think of 8-legged creatures: Spiders and octopuses have 8 legs/tentacles. 3 spiders = 3 × 8 = 24 legs.
- → Watch the units digit count down: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 — it counts down in even numbers!
Secrets & Patterns for the 8× Table
Understanding the underlying mathematical patterns makes memorisation permanent and effortless.
The Double-Double-Double Strategy
Since 8 = 2 × 2 × 2, you can multiply any number by 8 by doubling it 3 times!
The Backward 2s Units Pattern
Look at the last digit of the multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40. The last digits are 8, 6, 4, 2, 0!
Ten Minus Two Groups
Multiply by 10, then subtract double the number.
Common Mistakes & Stumbling Blocks
Recognizing predictable misconceptions is the fastest way to build lasting mathematical confidence.
“8 × 6 = 42”
Confusing 8 × 6 with 7 × 6 (42).
Use double-double-double: double 6 is 12, double 12 is 24, double 24 is 48.
“8 × 8 = 62 or 66”
Approximation errors on large squares.
Rhyme: "I ate and I ate until I was sick on the floor, eight times eight is sixty-four!" (64).
Real-World Word Problems for the 8× Table
Translating words into multiplication expressions connects abstract numbers to everyday life.
An octopus has 8 flexible tentacles. How many tentacles do 6 octopuses have in total?
Reveal Answer & Working ▼
6 octopuses with 8 tentacles each: 8 × 6 = 48 tentacles.
A school art set includes 9 boxes of colored crayons. Each box has 8 crayons. How many crayons are available for drawing?
Reveal Answer & Working ▼
9 boxes of 8 crayons each: 8 × 9 = 72 crayons.
A spider researcher counts 7 orb-weaver spiders on their webs. How many legs do the 7 spiders have combined?
Reveal Answer & Working ▼
7 spiders with 8 legs each: 8 × 7 = 56 legs.
A child builds a tower using 8 classic 2×4 LEGO bricks. Each brick has 8 top studs. How many studs are on all 8 bricks?
Reveal Answer & Working ▼
8 bricks with 8 studs each: 8 × 8 = 64 studs.
In computer programming, 1 byte consists of 8 bits. How many bits are there in a small 5-byte data packet?
Reveal Answer & Working ▼
5 bytes of 8 bits each: 8 × 5 = 40 bits.
A chess club sets up 4 regulation chessboards. Each board has 8 horizontal ranks (rows). How many ranks are there across the 4 boards?
Reveal Answer & Working ▼
4 boards with 8 ranks each: 8 × 4 = 32 ranks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about learning and teaching the 8 Times Table.
What is the fastest way to calculate 8 times any number? ▼
The 'Double-Double-Double' strategy: double the number, double it again, and double it a third time. For example, 8 × 5 → 10 → 20 → 40.
Why does the last digit of multiples of 8 decrease by 2? ▼
Because 8 is 2 less than 10. Every time you add 8, you add 10 and subtract 2, so the units digit drops by 2 every step: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0.
What is the rhyme for 8 × 8 = 64? ▼
'I ate and I ate until I was sick on the floor, eight times eight is sixty-four!' (8 × 8 = 64).
How is the 8 times table connected to computers and digital bytes? ▼
8 bits equal 1 byte in computer architecture. Memory sizes and storage capacities (64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB) are all powers and multiples of 8.
Why is 8 × 7 = 56 so commonly mixed up with 8 × 6 = 48? ▼
Both facts are auditory stumbling points for 8- and 9-year-olds. Remembering 5-6-7-8 (56 = 7 × 8) immediately resolves the confusion.
When should a student master the 8 times table according to the national curriculum? ▼
In Year 3 (Key Stage 2) in England and Grade 3 in the US. Fluency is verified in the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
How does the 8 times table relate to the 2 and 4 times tables? ▼
Every multiple of 8 is double the 4 times table and four times the 2 times table: 2 × 7 = 14 → 4 × 7 = 28 → 8 × 7 = 56.