What are square numbers?

Square numbers are numbers that can be arranged into an equal row-and-column square, such as 4 as 2x2 or 25 as 5x5.

Which square numbers are between 1 and 100?

The square numbers from 1 to 100 are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, and 100.

Why are Numberblocks useful for square numbers?

Numberblocks are made of blocks, so a perfect square can be seen as a square shape instead of only a multiplication fact.

Is 12 a square number?

No. 12 can make rectangles such as 3x4, but it cannot make a square with equal rows and columns.

How does this connect to multiplication?

Every square number is a number multiplied by itself, such as 6 x 6 = 36. This makes square numbers a gentle bridge into multiplication.

Numberblocks Square Numbers - See Perfect Squares

Explore square numbers from 1 to 100 and see why 4, 9, 16, and 25 make perfect block squares.

4 x 4 = 16

16 is a square number because it can make a 4 by 4 square.

Square Numbers 1 to 100

What Are Numberblocks Square Numbers?

Numberblocks square numbers are Numberblocks that can stand in a perfect square. Number 9 can be 3 by 3, Number 16 can be 4 by 4, and Number 100 can be 10 by 10.

Square numbers connect naturally with the Numberblocks 1 to 100 chart, where children can spot 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, and the rest. You can also compare them with Odd and Even Numberblocks or make a custom square in the Numberblocks Maker.

How to Learn Square Numbers

1

Choose a Square

Pick 1x1 through 10x10 from the square number cards.

2

Look at the Shape

Notice that the rows and columns are the same length.

3

Read the Fact

Say the multiplication fact aloud, such as 4 x 4 = 16.

4

Compare Numbers

Use the chart to see how square numbers grow.

Square Number Facts

1 x 1

1

2 x 2

4

3 x 3

9

4 x 4

16

5 x 5

25

6 x 6

36

7 x 7

49

8 x 8

64

9 x 9

81

10 x 10

100