Multiples of 2

What are multiples of 2?

Multiples of 2 are numbers that you get when you multiply 2 by whole numbers. These can be written as 2, 4, 6, and so on.

How to calculate multiples

To find the multiples of 2, multiply it by any whole number using this formula:

2 × n = multiple

Multiples of 2 Table (First 50)

n2 × nmultiples
12×12
22×24
32×36
42×48
52×510
62×612
72×714
82×816
92×918
102×1020
112×1122
122×1224
132×1326
142×1428
152×1530
162×1632
172×1734
182×1836
192×1938
202×2040
212×2142
222×2244
232×2346
242×2448
252×2550
262×2652
272×2754
282×2856
292×2958
302×3060
312×3162
322×3264
332×3366
342×3468
352×3570
362×3672
372×3774
382×3876
392×3978
402×4080
412×4182
422×4284
432×4386
442×4488
452×4590
462×4692
472×4794
482×4896
492×4998
502×50100

Examples and Sample Calculations

Here are some common calculations for the multiples of 2, including practical examples of where you might see these values:

Interactive Calculation

2 x 1 = 2

Visualizing Multiples of 2

Here's a number line that shows the first few multiples of 2:

Multiples of 2 Number Line

Further Examples

Multiples of 2 calculations with remainders

Here are some examples of numbers and how they relate to multiples of 2, including calculations with remainders:

Number Reason Remainder
2 2 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 1 = 2 0
4 4 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 2 = 4 0
6 6 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 3 = 6 0
8 8 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 4 = 8 0
10 10 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 5 = 10 0
12 12 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 6 = 12 0
14 14 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 7 = 14 0
16 16 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 8 = 16 0
18 18 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 9 = 18 0
20 20 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 10 = 20 0
22 22 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 11 = 22 0
24 24 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 12 = 24 0
26 26 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 13 = 26 0
28 28 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 14 = 28 0
30 30 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 15 = 30 0
32 32 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 16 = 32 0
34 34 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 17 = 34 0
36 36 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 18 = 36 0
38 38 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 19 = 38 0
40 40 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 20 = 40 0

Read More About Multiples of 2

Table of 2

Important Notes:

  • Definition: Multiples of 2 are numbers that can be expressed as 2 times any integer (e.g., 2, 4, 6).
  • Sequence: The sequence of multiples of 2 begins with 2, 4, 6, and continues infinitely by adding 2 repeatedly.
  • Divisibility: Any multiple of 2 is divisible by both 2 and its factors.
  • Calculation: To find the nth multiple of 2, multiply 2 by n (e.g., the 5th multiple of 2 is 2 × 5 = 10).
  • Patterns: Multiples of 2 have certain patterns in their digits. The last digit of a multiple of 2 is usually 0 or 2.

Practical Examples of Multiples of 2:

  • Distance: The length of 960 meters can be seen as a multiple of 2 because 2 × 20 = 960.
  • Time: 720 minutes (or 12 hours) is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 15 = 720.
  • Weight: 240 pounds is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 5 = 240.

FAQs on Multiples of 2:

  • What is a multiple of 2? A multiple of 2 is any number that can be expressed as 2 times an integer. For example, 2, 4, and 6 are multiples of 2.
  • How do you find the multiples of 2? To find multiples of 2, multiply 2 by any whole number (integer). For example:
     2 × 1 = 2
     2 × 2 = 4
     2 × 3 = 6
  • Is 6 a multiple of 2? Yes, 6 is a multiple of 2 because 2 × 3 = 6.