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.

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.