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 × nmultiples
16×16
26×212
36×318
46×424
56×530
66×636
76×742
86×848
96×954
106×1060
116×1166
126×1272
136×1378
146×1484
156×1590
166×1696
176×17102
186×18108
196×19114
206×20120
216×21126
226×22132
236×23138
246×24144
256×25150
266×26156
276×27162
286×28168
296×29174
306×30180
316×31186
326×32192
336×33198
346×34204
356×35210
366×36216
376×37222
386×38228
396×39234
406×40240
416×41246
426×42252
436×43258
446×44264
456×45270
466×46276
476×47282
486×48288
496×49294
506×50300

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.