Multiples of 5

What are multiples of 5?

Multiples of 5 are numbers that you get when you multiply 5 by whole numbers. These can be written as 5, 10, 15, and so on.

How to calculate multiples

To find the multiples of 5, multiply it by any whole number using this formula:

5 × n = multiple

Multiples of 5 Table (First 50)

n5 × n
15
210
315
420
525
630
735
840
945
1050
1155
1260
1365
1470
1575
1680
1785
1890
1995
20100
21105
22110
23115
24120
25125
26130
27135
28140
29145
30150
31155
32160
33165
34170
35175
36180
37185
38190
39195
40200
41205
42210
43215
44220
45225
46230
47235
48240
49245
50250

Examples and Sample Calculations

Here are some common calculations for the multiples of 5, including practical examples of where you might see these values:

Interactive Calculation

5 x 1 = 5

Visualizing Multiples of 5

Here's a number line that shows the first few multiples of 5:

Multiples of 5 Number Line

Further Examples

Multiples of 5 calculations with remainders

Here are some examples of numbers and how they relate to multiples of 5, including calculations with remainders:

Number Reason Remainder
5 5 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 1 = 5 0
10 10 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 2 = 10 0
15 15 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 3 = 15 0
20 20 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 4 = 20 0
25 25 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 5 = 25 0
30 30 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 6 = 30 0
35 35 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 7 = 35 0
40 40 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 8 = 40 0
45 45 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 9 = 45 0
50 50 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 10 = 50 0
55 55 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 11 = 55 0
60 60 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 12 = 60 0
65 65 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 13 = 65 0
70 70 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 14 = 70 0
75 75 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 15 = 75 0
80 80 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 16 = 80 0
85 85 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 17 = 85 0
90 90 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 18 = 90 0
95 95 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 19 = 95 0
100 100 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 20 = 100 0

Read More About Multiples of 5

Table of 5

Important Notes:

  • Definition: Multiples of 5 are numbers that can be expressed as 5 times any integer (e.g., 5, 10, 15).
  • Sequence: The sequence of multiples of 5 begins with 5, 10, 15, and continues infinitely by adding 5 repeatedly.
  • Divisibility: Any multiple of 5 is divisible by both 5 and its factors.
  • Calculation: To find the nth multiple of 5, multiply 5 by n (e.g., the 5th multiple of 5 is 5 × 5 = 25).
  • Patterns: Multiples of 5 have certain patterns in their digits. The last digit of a multiple of 5 is usually 0 or 5.

Practical Examples of Multiples of 5:

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

FAQs on Multiples of 5:

  • What is a multiple of 5? A multiple of 5 is any number that can be expressed as 5 times an integer. For example, 5, 10, and 15 are multiples of 5.
  • How do you find the multiples of 5? To find multiples of 5, multiply 5 by any whole number (integer). For example:
     5 × 1 = 5
     5 × 2 = 10
     5 × 3 = 15
  • Is 15 a multiple of 5? Yes, 15 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 3 = 15.