Table of 42
42 Times Table
The 42 times table lists the multiples of 42: 42, 84, 126 and so on. Here it is up to 42 × 20, with a printable chart and tricks to remember it.
Chart
42 Times Table Chart
42 × 1 to 42 × 12 · 12 rows
- 42 × 1 = 42
- 42 × 2 = 84
- 42 × 3 = 126
- 42 × 4 = 168
- 42 × 5 = 210
- 42 × 6 = 252
- 42 × 7 = 294
- 42 × 8 = 336
- 42 × 9 = 378
- 42 × 10 = 420
- 42 × 11 = 462
- 42 × 12 = 504
Print it or practise it
Free PDFs of the 42 times table chart, ready to print or stick on the wall.
How to remember the 42 times table
- Split 42 into 40 and 2: 42 × 8 = 40 × 8 + 2 × 8 = 320 + 16 = 336.
- 42 is double 21, so double the 21 times table: 21 × 7 = 147, and 147 × 2 = 294.
- Start from 42 × 10 = 420: take 42 away for 42 × 9 = 378, or add it for 42 × 11 = 462.
Patterns in the 42 times table
- Each answer is 42 more than the one before: 42, 84, 126, 168, 210 and so on.
- The last digits repeat every 5 answers: 2, 4, 6, 8, 0.
- Every answer is even, because an even number times anything is even.
- Keep adding the digits of any answer and you always reach 3, 6 or 9.
- 42 × 42 = 1,764 is a square number: 42 rows of 42.
Division facts for 42
Every times table fact works backwards too: if 42 × 8 = 336, then 336 ÷ 42 = 8.
- 42 ÷ 42 = 1
- 84 ÷ 42 = 2
- 126 ÷ 42 = 3
- 168 ÷ 42 = 4
- 210 ÷ 42 = 5
- 252 ÷ 42 = 6
- 294 ÷ 42 = 7
- 336 ÷ 42 = 8
- 378 ÷ 42 = 9
- 420 ÷ 42 = 10
- 462 ÷ 42 = 11
- 504 ÷ 42 = 12
Test yourself
Work out each answer, then tap the question to check it.
42 × 7 = ?Show answer
294
42 × 8 = ?Show answer
336
42 × 12 = ?Show answer
504
? × 42 = 252Show answer
6
378 ÷ 42 = ?Show answer
9
42 × 4 = ?Show answer
168
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 42 times table?
It’s the list of answers you get by multiplying 42 by 1, 2, 3 and so on. From 42 × 1 to 42 × 12 they are 42, 84, 126, 168, 210, 252, 294, 336, 378, 420, 462, 504.
What is 42 × 8?
42 × 8 = 336. It’s also 8 × 42, because the order doesn’t matter in multiplication.
How can I learn the 42 times table quickly?
Split 42 into 40 and 2: 42 × 8 = 40 × 8 + 2 × 8 = 320 + 16 = 336. Then say the table out loud a few times and test yourself with the questions on this page.
What are the multiples of 42?
The multiples of 42 are the answers in the 42 times table: 42, 84, 126, 168, 210, 252, 294, 336, 378, 420 and so on. Every multiple of 42 divides by 42 with no remainder.
Can I print the 42 times table?
Yes. Select Print on the chart to print the 42 times table from 42 × 1 to 42 × 12 in large type, or download the free PDF in colour or black and white. Both fit A4 and US Letter paper.