Printable 4 Times Table Flash Cards
The 4 times table has one great trick: double the 2s. Since 4 is 2 × 2, every 4s fact is a double done twice — 4 × 6 is 12 doubled, so 24. These fold-over flashcards cover 4 × 1 through 4 × 12 and turn that trick into automatic recall.
How to Use These Flash Cards
When a card stalls, ask for the matching 2s fact and double it — then flip to confirm. The double-double route keeps a struggling fact recoverable instead of a dead end, and after a few passes the child stops needing the detour. Shuffle once the ordered deck runs clean.
How to Cut and Fold
- Print the PDF single-sided on plain paper or light cardstock.
- Cut along the solid lines to separate the cards.
- Fold each card along the dashed center line so the answer sits behind the question, and turn the card over like a page to check.
- Optional: a dab of glue inside the fold makes a sturdy double-thick card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the doubling trick for the 4 times table?
Because 4 = 2 × 2, multiply by 2 twice: for 4 × 7, double 7 to get 14, then double again to get 28. It works for every 4s fact.
Are all 4 times table answers even?
Yes — multiplying by any even number gives an even answer, so a 4s card with an odd answer is always wrong. It is a quick self-check while drilling.
What order should the times tables be learned?
A common sequence is 2s, 5s, 10s first (strong patterns), then 3s and 4s, then the harder 6s, 7s, and 8s, finishing with 9s, 11s, and 12s — but any order that keeps confidence up works.