256 multiplied by 8 is 2048
256 × 8 = 2048
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 256 × 8 means adding 256, 8 times:
256 + 256 + 256 + 256 + 256 + 256 + 256 + 256 = 2048
Word Problem Style
If you have 8 boxes and each box contains 256 apples, then the total number of apples is 2048.
Quick Facts
- 256 is called the multiplicand.
- 8 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 2048, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 256
| 256 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 256 × 1 | 256 |
| 256 × 2 | 512 |
| 256 × 3 | 768 |
| 256 × 4 | 1024 |
| 256 × 5 | 1280 |
| 256 × 6 | 1536 |
| 256 × 7 | 1792 |
| 256 × 8 | 2048 |
| 256 × 9 | 2304 |
| 256 × 10 | 2560 |
| 256 × 11 | 2816 |
| 256 × 12 | 3072 |