16 times table: trick and speed drill
Double the 8 times table. Then put it to work with a free 60-second drill.
The trick for the 16 times table
Double the 8 times table. 16 is 2 × 8, or four doublings. Many traders know powers of 2 by heart: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256.
- 16 × 7: 56, doubled 112
- 16 × 9 = 144
- 16 × 12 = 192
How the drill works
You get 60 seconds of 16 times table questions in both directions: multiplication like 16 × 7 and division like 112 ÷ 16. Type the answer and it is accepted the moment it is right. Your scores, best and slowest facts are saved on your device, so you can see the table getting quicker.
The 16 times table, 1 to 12
| Sum | Answer |
|---|---|
| 16 × 1 | 16 |
| 16 × 2 | 32 |
| 16 × 3 | 48 |
| 16 × 4 | 64 |
| 16 × 5 | 80 |
| 16 × 6 | 96 |
| 16 × 7 | 112 |
| 16 × 8 | 128 |
| 16 × 9 | 144 |
| 16 × 10 | 160 |
| 16 × 11 | 176 |
| 16 × 12 | 192 |
Also called the sixteen times table, the 16x table, or multiplying by 16.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest way to learn the 16 times table?
Learn one shortcut (double the 8 times table) and then drill it under a timer for a minute a day. Speed comes from repetition, not from reading the table.
How do I check a 16 times table answer quickly?
Estimate first: round the other number to the nearest 10 and multiply. If your answer is far from the estimate, recheck it.
Is the 16 times table tested in trading interviews?
Trading firm arithmetic tests use mixed questions rather than one table, but fast table facts are what make the bigger sums quick.