Multiples of 6

What are multiples of 6?

Multiples of 6 are numbers that you get when you multiply 6 by whole numbers. These can be written as 6, 12, 18, and so on.

How to calculate multiples

To find the multiples of 6, multiply it by any whole number using this formula:

6 × n = multiple

Multiples of 6 Table (First 50)

n6 × n
16
212
318
424
530
636
742
848
954
1060
1166
1272
1378
1484
1590
1696
17102
18108
19114
20120
21126
22132
23138
24144
25150
26156
27162
28168
29174
30180
31186
32192
33198
34204
35210
36216
37222
38228
39234
40240
41246
42252
43258
44264
45270
46276
47282
48288
49294
50300

Examples and Sample Calculations

Here are some common calculations for the multiples of 6, including practical examples of where you might see these values:

Interactive Calculation

6 x 1 = 6

Visualizing Multiples of 6

Here's a number line that shows the first few multiples of 6:

Multiples of 6 Number Line

Further Examples

Multiples of 6 calculations with remainders

Here are some examples of numbers and how they relate to multiples of 6, including calculations with remainders:

Number Reason Remainder
6 6 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 1 = 6 0
12 12 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 2 = 12 0
18 18 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 3 = 18 0
24 24 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 4 = 24 0
30 30 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 5 = 30 0
36 36 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 6 = 36 0
42 42 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 7 = 42 0
48 48 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 8 = 48 0
54 54 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 9 = 54 0
60 60 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 10 = 60 0
66 66 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 11 = 66 0
72 72 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 12 = 72 0
78 78 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 13 = 78 0
84 84 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 14 = 84 0
90 90 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 15 = 90 0
96 96 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 16 = 96 0
102 102 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 17 = 102 0
108 108 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 18 = 108 0
114 114 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 19 = 114 0
120 120 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 20 = 120 0

Read More About Multiples of 6

Table of 6

Important Notes:

  • Definition: Multiples of 6 are numbers that can be expressed as 6 times any integer (e.g., 6, 12, 18).
  • Sequence: The sequence of multiples of 6 begins with 6, 12, 18, and continues infinitely by adding 6 repeatedly.
  • Divisibility: Any multiple of 6 is divisible by both 6 and its factors.
  • Calculation: To find the nth multiple of 6, multiply 6 by n (e.g., the 5th multiple of 6 is 6 × 5 = 30).
  • Patterns: Multiples of 6 have certain patterns in their digits. The last digit of a multiple of 6 is usually 0 or 6.

Practical Examples of Multiples of 6:

  • Distance: The length of 960 meters can be seen as a multiple of 6 because 6 × 20 = 960.
  • Time: 720 minutes (or 12 hours) is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 15 = 720.
  • Weight: 240 pounds is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 5 = 240.

FAQs on Multiples of 6:

  • What is a multiple of 6? A multiple of 6 is any number that can be expressed as 6 times an integer. For example, 6, 12, and 18 are multiples of 6.
  • How do you find the multiples of 6? To find multiples of 6, multiply 6 by any whole number (integer). For example:
     6 × 1 = 6
     6 × 2 = 12
     6 × 3 = 18
  • Is 18 a multiple of 6? Yes, 18 is a multiple of 6 because 6 × 3 = 18.