4x2

4x2 is a designation used across disciplines to describe a quantity, dimension, or configuration in which four units are arranged along one axis and two along the perpendicular axis. The meaning varies by context, with common uses in mathematics, design, and automotive engineering.

In mathematics and geometry, 4x2 describes a rectangular structure or an array with four rows and two columns. A 4x2 matrix, for example, contains eight elements and is written with four rows and two columns. The term is also used to specify grid layouts or tiling patterns that measure four by two units in a chosen scale.

In practical design and layout, 4x2 can denote physical dimensions of objects, spaces, or components measured in standard units (such as meters or feet). It helps communicate the footprint or footprint ratio of items, including screens, panels, or workspaces, where the aspect is four units by two units.

In automotive terminology, 4x2 refers to a four-wheeled vehicle with two driven wheels. The two driven wheels may be on the front axle (front-wheel drive) or the rear axle (rear-wheel drive). This contrasts with four-wheel drive configurations such as 4x4, where all four wheels can receive power. The designation communicates traction characteristics and is commonly used for consumer cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles.

See also: 4x4, 6x6.