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 × n
112
224
336
448
560
672
784
896
9108
10120
11132
12144
13156
14168
15180
16192
17204
18216
19228
20240
21252
22264
23276
24288
25300
26312
27324
28336
29348
30360
31372
32384
33396
34408
35420
36432
37444
38456
39468
40480
41492
42504
43516
44528
45540
46552
47564
48576
49588
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.