Multiplying by 1000: Step-by-Step Example
22 October 2026
When children are learning about multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000, it helps to see a clear example. Here is a simple way to show your child how multiplying by 1000 works, step by step.
Worked example
24 × 1000
First, look at the number 24.
Count the zeros in 1000. There are three zeros.
To multiply by 1000, add three zeros to the end of 24.
24 with three zeros is 24000.
The correct answer is 24000.
Now your child can spot what happens to a number when it is multiplied by 1000. They will be ready to practise more questions just like this, building confidence for 11+ maths.
