Multiples of 12

What are multiples of 12?

Multiples of 12 are numbers that you get when you multiply 12 by whole numbers. These can be written as 12, 24, 36, and so on.

How to calculate multiples

To find the multiples of 12, multiply it by any whole number using this formula:

12 × n = multiple

Multiples of 12 Table (First 50)

n12 × nmultiples
112×112
212×224
312×336
412×448
512×560
612×672
712×784
812×896
912×9108
1012×10120
1112×11132
1212×12144
1312×13156
1412×14168
1512×15180
1612×16192
1712×17204
1812×18216
1912×19228
2012×20240
2112×21252
2212×22264
2312×23276
2412×24288
2512×25300
2612×26312
2712×27324
2812×28336
2912×29348
3012×30360
3112×31372
3212×32384
3312×33396
3412×34408
3512×35420
3612×36432
3712×37444
3812×38456
3912×39468
4012×40480
4112×41492
4212×42504
4312×43516
4412×44528
4512×45540
4612×46552
4712×47564
4812×48576
4912×49588
5012×50600

Examples and Sample Calculations

Here are some common calculations for the multiples of 12, including practical examples of where you might see these values:

Interactive Calculation

12 x 1 = 12

Visualizing Multiples of 12

Here's a number line that shows the first few multiples of 12:

Multiples of 12 Number Line

Further Examples

Multiples of 12 calculations with remainders

Here are some examples of numbers and how they relate to multiples of 12, including calculations with remainders:

Number Reason Remainder
12 12 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 1 = 12 0
24 24 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 2 = 24 0
36 36 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 3 = 36 0
48 48 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 4 = 48 0
60 60 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 5 = 60 0
72 72 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 6 = 72 0
84 84 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 7 = 84 0
96 96 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 8 = 96 0
108 108 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 9 = 108 0
120 120 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 10 = 120 0
132 132 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 11 = 132 0
144 144 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 12 = 144 0
156 156 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 13 = 156 0
168 168 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 14 = 168 0
180 180 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 15 = 180 0
192 192 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 16 = 192 0
204 204 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 17 = 204 0
216 216 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 18 = 216 0
228 228 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 19 = 228 0
240 240 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 20 = 240 0

Read More About Multiples of 12

Table of 12

Important Notes:

  • Definition: Multiples of 12 are numbers that can be expressed as 12 times any integer (e.g., 12, 24, 36).
  • Sequence: The sequence of multiples of 12 begins with 12, 24, 36, and continues infinitely by adding 12 repeatedly.
  • Divisibility: Any multiple of 12 is divisible by both 12 and its factors.
  • Calculation: To find the nth multiple of 12, multiply 12 by n (e.g., the 5th multiple of 12 is 12 × 5 = 60).
  • Patterns: Multiples of 12 have certain patterns in their digits. The last digit of a multiple of 12 is usually 0 or 2.

Practical Examples of Multiples of 12:

  • Distance: The length of 960 meters can be seen as a multiple of 12 because 12 × 20 = 960.
  • Time: 720 minutes (or 12 hours) is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 15 = 720.
  • Weight: 240 pounds is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 5 = 240.

FAQs on Multiples of 12:

  • What is a multiple of 12? A multiple of 12 is any number that can be expressed as 12 times an integer. For example, 12, 24, and 36 are multiples of 12.
  • How do you find the multiples of 12? To find multiples of 12, multiply 12 by any whole number (integer). For example:
     12 × 1 = 12
     12 × 2 = 24
     12 × 3 = 36
  • Is 36 a multiple of 12? Yes, 36 is a multiple of 12 because 12 × 3 = 36.