3 times table
Every fact from 3 × 1 to 3 × 12, the one trick that makes the 3s easy, and a timed quiz to check you know them.
Press start for 12 questions on the 3s.
| Fact | Answer | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 3 × 1 | 3 | 3 ÷ 3 = 1 |
| 3 × 2 | 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 |
| 3 × 4 | 12 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 |
| 3 × 6 | 18 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 |
| 3 × 7 | 21 | 21 ÷ 3 = 7 |
| 3 × 8 | 24 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 |
| 3 × 9 | 27 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 |
| 3 × 10 | 30 | 30 ÷ 3 = 10 |
| 3 × 11 | 33 | 33 ÷ 3 = 11 |
| 3 × 12 | 36 | 36 ÷ 3 = 12 |
The trick: add the digits
Every multiple of 3 has digits that add up to a multiple of 3: 27 → 2 + 7 = 9. If you're unsure whether 3 × 8 is 24, check: 2 + 4 = 6, so it's in the table.
Patterns in the 3s
The last digits from 3 × 1 to 3 × 10 run 3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 8, 1, 4, 7, 0: every digit from 0 to 9 appears exactly once, so no two answers in the first ten share an ending.
Each answer is 3 more than the one before, so if you know 3 × 6 = 18, then 3 × 7 is 18 + 3 = 21.
The facts people miss
These are usually the slowest of the 3s to recall. Learn them first:
- 3 × 7 = 21
- 3 × 8 = 24
- 3 × 9 = 27
Frequently asked questions
What is 3 × 12?
3 × 12 = 36.
What is the trick for the 3 times table?
Add the digits. Every multiple of 3 has digits that add up to a multiple of 3: 27 → 2 + 7 = 9. If you're unsure whether 3 × 8 is 24, check: 2 + 4 = 6, so it's in the table.
How do I practise the 3 times table?
Use the timed quiz on this page: it asks every fact from 3 × 1 to 3 × 12 in random order and shows which ones you missed. Repeat until every answer is instant.
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