How to learn the times tables
Start easy
The 1, 2, 5 and 10 tables are the easiest; learn them first, then 3 and 4.
Use the swap
3 × 7 = 7 × 3, so every table you learn saves half of another.
Quiz a little every day
Five minutes a day beats an hour once a week. Redo the wrong ones until they stick.
Times tables 2 to 9
| Table | Products |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2×1=2 · 2×2=4 · 2×3=6 · 2×4=8 · 2×5=10 · 2×6=12 · 2×7=14 · 2×8=16 · 2×9=18 · 2×10=20 |
| 3 | 3×1=3 · 3×2=6 · 3×3=9 · 3×4=12 · 3×5=15 · 3×6=18 · 3×7=21 · 3×8=24 · 3×9=27 · 3×10=30 |
| 4 | 4×1=4 · 4×2=8 · 4×3=12 · 4×4=16 · 4×5=20 · 4×6=24 · 4×7=28 · 4×8=32 · 4×9=36 · 4×10=40 |
| 5 | 5×1=5 · 5×2=10 · 5×3=15 · 5×4=20 · 5×5=25 · 5×6=30 · 5×7=35 · 5×8=40 · 5×9=45 · 5×10=50 |
| 6 | 6×1=6 · 6×2=12 · 6×3=18 · 6×4=24 · 6×5=30 · 6×6=36 · 6×7=42 · 6×8=48 · 6×9=54 · 6×10=60 |
| 7 | 7×1=7 · 7×2=14 · 7×3=21 · 7×4=28 · 7×5=35 · 7×6=42 · 7×7=49 · 7×8=56 · 7×9=63 · 7×10=70 |
| 8 | 8×1=8 · 8×2=16 · 8×3=24 · 8×4=32 · 8×5=40 · 8×6=48 · 8×7=56 · 8×8=64 · 8×9=72 · 8×10=80 |
| 9 | 9×1=9 · 9×2=18 · 9×3=27 · 9×4=36 · 9×5=45 · 9×6=54 · 9×7=63 · 9×8=72 · 9×9=81 · 9×10=90 |
Tricks for kids
9s on your fingers Hold up ten fingers and fold down finger n: fingers before it are tens, after it ones. 9 × 3: two, then seven = 27.
5s Every answer ends in 0 or 5, and it’s half of the 10s.
4s Double twice: 4 × 7 = double 14 = 28.
Print and pin it Print the chart for the fridge or desk, or print a quiz sheet with the answer key on page two.
FAQ
How do I print the multiplication chart or save it as PDF?
Press “Print chart” or “Print tables 1–12”, then pick a printer or “Save as PDF” in the print window.
How does the times tables quiz work?
Pick the tables, the number of questions and a time limit, type each answer and press Check. Right answers get a happy sound; at the end you get stars, a score and a list of mistakes to redo.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The number keypad opens on its own, and the sound can be switched off at the top.
Up to which number should kids learn?
Most curricula focus on 1 to 10, and many schools go to 12. You can show the chart up to 20 for extra practice.