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The Complete Multiplication Table for Kids
Looking for a multiplication table for kids that is easy to understand and fun to use? Times Tables Kids brings together everything children need to learn their times tables in one place. Start with our colour-coded multiplication chart for a visual overview of all facts from 1×1 to 12×12. Then build fluency through daily practice with interactive games, printable flash cards, timed speed tests, and blank grids to fill in. Each resource targets a different learning style, so every child can find an approach that works for them.
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What is multiplication?
The multiplication operation is marked with an x and means a repeated operation of addition (+).
For example, 6X8 (say: “6 times 8”) is equal to 6 times 8, ie
6×8 = 8+8+8+8+8+8
In the multiplication exercise, the first factor is called the multiplier and the second factor is called the multiplicand. The result of the multiplication operation is called a product. For example, in an exercise
4×9=36
The multiplier is 4, the multiplicand is 9 and the product is 36.
What is the multiplication table?
The multiplication table is a table with 10 columns and 10 rows, which includes all the multiplication exercises from 1 to 10. A total of 100 multiplication exercises and their results. Some people learn the multiplication table up to 12 instead of up to 10.
Characteristics of the multiplication operation:
Every number multiplied by 1 is equal to the number itself. For example, 7X1=7.
The order of the numbers in multiplication exercises does not change the result, so you can calculate the exercise in any order you want. For example, 3×4=4×3
Another accepted notation for the multiplication operation is the dot sign. For example, 9ᐧ2=9X2
The opposite of multiplication is division.
How to use the multiplication table?
If you want to know the product of two numbers, cross the row of the first number and the column of the second number. The slot where the row and column meet is the result.
Since the order of the numbers in the multiplication does not matter, you get 2 squares in the table with the same result.
For example, we will look in the table for the product of 4 and 6 like this:
The two colors indicate the two possibilities of the product: 6×4 or 4×6. As you can see in the table, both options reach the same result: 24. Hence, 6X4=4X6=24.
Since the order of the numbers in multiplication exercises does not matter, almost all exercises appear in the table twice (except for the exercises where a number is multiplied by itself, such as 5×5). If we mark the diagonal in the table, we will find that the part below the diagonal is actually a reflection of the part above the diagonal, that is, if we fold the table on the diagonal, each number will be above the corresponding number.
How to learn the multiplication table?
To learn the multiplication table easily and quickly, break the multiplication table into multiples of 1, multiples of 2, and so on. It is recommended to first learn the easy multiples (in this order): multiples of 1, multiples of 2, multiples of 5 and multiples of 10. Then, learn multiples of 3 and multiples of 4. And finally learn multiples of 6, multiples of 7, multiples of 8 and multiples of 9.
At any stage, you should move to the next multiple only after you know the previous multiple well.
After mastering all the multiples from 1 to 12, take the Multiplication Table Check to test yourself and practice.
❓ Multiplication Times Tables FAQ
Multiplication times tables are a set of math facts that show the results of multiplying numbers, typically from 1 to 12. For example, the 3 times table includes 3×1=3, 3×2=6, 3×3=9, and so on up to 3×12=36. Memorizing these facts helps children solve math problems quickly and builds a strong foundation for more advanced topics like division, fractions, and algebra.
Most children start learning multiplication tables between ages 6 and 8, usually in Year 2 or Year 3 (Grades 2–3). By the end of Year 4 (Grade 4, around age 8–9), children in the UK are expected to know all tables up to 12×12. Starting early with the easier tables — like the 1, 2, 5, and 10 times tables — helps build confidence before moving to harder ones.
The recommended order is to start with the easiest tables first: 1 times table, 2 times table, 5 times table, and 10 times table. Then move to the 3 and 4 times tables. Finally, learn the 6, 7, 8, and 9 times tables. Only move to the next table once the previous one is fully mastered.
Use a combination of methods: practice with printable flash cards, play interactive multiplication games, sing times table songs, and do short daily practice sessions of 5–10 minutes. Repetition and consistency are key. Tools like the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) practice and the Multiplication Champion game make learning fun and engaging.
The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a statutory assessment introduced by the UK government for Year 4 pupils (ages 8–9). It tests whether children can fluently recall their multiplication tables up to 12×12. The test consists of 25 timed questions, each with 6 seconds to answer. You can practice for the MTC for free on our MTC practice page.
Yes! All of our interactive games, online quizzes, printable multiplication charts, flash cards, and practice worksheets are completely free to use. No registration or login is required — children can start practicing right away.
Most children find the 7, 8, and 12 times tables the most challenging because the products are larger and the patterns are less obvious. Facts like 7×8=56, 6×7=42, and 8×12=96 are commonly cited as the hardest to remember. Extra practice with games and repetition can help master these trickier facts.
With consistent daily practice of 5–10 minutes, most children can learn all multiplication tables from 1 to 12 within a few months. The exact time varies by child — some may take 3–4 months, while others may need 6 months or more. The key is regular, short practice sessions rather than long, infrequent ones.
