6 times table
Every fact from 6 × 1 to 6 × 12, the one trick that makes the 6s easy, and a timed quiz to check you know them.
Press start for 12 questions on the 6s.
| Fact | Answer | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 6 × 1 | 6 | 6 ÷ 6 = 1 |
| 6 × 2 | 12 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 |
| 6 × 3 | 18 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 |
| 6 × 4 | 24 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 |
| 6 × 5 | 30 | 30 ÷ 6 = 5 |
| 6 × 6 | 36 | 36 ÷ 6 = 6 |
| 6 × 7 | 42 | 42 ÷ 6 = 7 |
| 6 × 8 | 48 | 48 ÷ 6 = 8 |
| 6 × 9 | 54 | 54 ÷ 6 = 9 |
| 6 × 10 | 60 | 60 ÷ 6 = 10 |
| 6 × 11 | 66 | 66 ÷ 6 = 11 |
| 6 × 12 | 72 | 72 ÷ 6 = 12 |
The trick: five times plus one more
6 × n is 5 × n plus n: 6 × 7 = 35 + 7 = 42. For even numbers there's a shortcut: 6 × 4 = 24, 6 × 6 = 36, 6 × 8 = 48 — the answer ends in the number you multiplied by.
Patterns in the 6s
The last digits repeat a short cycle — 6, 2, 8, 4, 0, 6, 2, 8, 4, 0 — so every answer ends in one of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.
The 6 times table is the 5 times table plus the 1 times table, row by row: 6 × 6 = 5 × 6 + 1 × 6 = 30 + 6 = 36.
Each answer is 6 more than the one before, so if you know 6 × 6 = 36, then 6 × 7 is 36 + 6 = 42.
The facts people miss
These are usually the slowest of the 6s to recall. Learn them first:
- 6 × 7 = 42
- 6 × 8 = 48
- 6 × 9 = 54
Frequently asked questions
What is 6 × 12?
6 × 12 = 72.
What is the trick for the 6 times table?
Five times plus one more. 6 × n is 5 × n plus n: 6 × 7 = 35 + 7 = 42. For even numbers there's a shortcut: 6 × 4 = 24, 6 × 6 = 36, 6 × 8 = 48 — the answer ends in the number you multiplied by.
How do I practise the 6 times table?
Use the timed quiz on this page: it asks every fact from 6 × 1 to 6 × 12 in random order and shows which ones you missed. Repeat until every answer is instant.
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