Multiples of 12
Multiples of 12 are what you get when you multiply 12 by whole numbers. Common multiples of two numbers lead to the LCM.
Skip-counting keeps the last-digit rhythm of 12: the first ten multiples end in 2, 4, 6, 8, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 0. The first ten also pair to 132 in five pairs (12 + 120, 24 + 108, …) — the same numbers the multiplication table shows under other names. Every multiple shown keeps the even parity of 12 — the column never leaves it. The tenth multiple is the place-value shift: 120 is just 12 with a zero appended, since multiplying by ten always moves one place left. First common multiple with 2: 12, right here in row 1; with 3: 12 (row 1).
| # | Multiple |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 9 | 108 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 11 | 132 |
| 12 | 144 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the first 12 multiples of 12?
They are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144 — each is 12 times a whole number.
What is 12 times 6?
12 × 6 = 72.
What is the difference between a multiple and a factor?
Multiples of 12 are bigger or equal (12, 24, 36, …); factors of 12 divide it and are smaller or equal. They are two directions of the same multiplication.