Multiplication Tables Guide
Instantly generate, view, and practice times tables from 1 to 20. Perfect for students, parents, and teachers mastering essential math facts.
Generate Your Times Table
Select a number and a range below to instantly generate a custom multiplication table, complete with a handy memorisation trick for that specific number.
Times Table Generator
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How to Memorise Tables
Proven strategies for math mastery
Skip Counting
Before memorising formal equations, practice counting by 2s, 3s, 5s, etc. This builds an intuitive feel for the number patterns.
Commutative Property
Teach that order doesn’t matter: 4 x 6 is the same as 6 x 4. This instantly cuts the number of facts to memorise by nearly half.
Use Number Patterns
Leverage tricks: 5s always end in 0 or 5. 9s have digits that sum to 9. 10s just add a zero. Patterns reduce rote memorisation.
Visual Aids & Games
Use arrays (grids of dots), flashcards, or online games. Visualising “3 groups of 4” makes the abstract concept concrete.
1 to 10 Multiplication Grid
A classic reference chart for quick lookups and pattern recognition.
| × | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 40 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 63 | 70 |
| 8 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 72 | 80 |
| 9 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 81 | 90 |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
Multiplication FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about learning and teaching times tables.
The easiest way is to use skip counting, understand the commutative property (e.g., 3 x 4 is the same as 4 x 3), and learn specific number patterns (like the 9s trick where digits add up to 9). Regular, short practice sessions with flashcards or interactive tools are highly effective.
The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers being multiplied does not change the product. For example, 6 x 7 = 42, and 7 x 6 = 42. This effectively halves the number of unique facts a student needs to memorise.
In the UK, children typically begin learning the 2, 5, and 10 times tables in Year 2 (ages 6-7). By Year 4 (ages 8-9), they are expected to know all multiplication facts up to 12 x 12, often formally assessed via the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).
Make it fun and low-pressure. Use everyday objects for grouping, play multiplication card games, sing skip-counting songs, and use online generators like this one for quick, 5-minute daily practice sessions rather than long, tedious drills.
There are two great tricks for 9s. First, the digits of the answer always add up to 9 (e.g., 9 x 4 = 36, and 3 + 6 = 9). Second, the “finger trick”: hold up 10 fingers, put down the 4th finger for 9 x 4, and you’ll have 3 fingers on the left and 6 on the right, making 36.