7 times table
Every fact from 7 × 1 to 7 × 12, the one trick that makes the 7s easy, and a timed quiz to check you know them.
Press start for 12 questions on the 7s.
| Fact | Answer | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 7 × 1 | 7 | 7 ÷ 7 = 1 |
| 7 × 2 | 14 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 |
| 7 × 3 | 21 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 |
| 7 × 4 | 28 | 28 ÷ 7 = 4 |
| 7 × 5 | 35 | 35 ÷ 7 = 5 |
| 7 × 6 | 42 | 42 ÷ 7 = 6 |
| 7 × 7 | 49 | 49 ÷ 7 = 7 |
| 7 × 8 | 56 | 56 ÷ 7 = 8 |
| 7 × 9 | 63 | 63 ÷ 7 = 9 |
| 7 × 10 | 70 | 70 ÷ 7 = 10 |
| 7 × 11 | 77 | 77 ÷ 7 = 11 |
| 7 × 12 | 84 | 84 ÷ 7 = 12 |
The trick: five plus two
7 × n is 5 × n plus 2 × n: 7 × 8 = 40 + 16 = 56. The 7 times table has no neat pattern, so this split is the reliable fallback. Remember 56 = 7 × 8 as “5, 6, 7, 8”.
Patterns in the 7s
The last digits from 7 × 1 to 7 × 10 run 7, 4, 1, 8, 5, 2, 9, 6, 3, 0: every digit from 0 to 9 appears exactly once, so no two answers in the first ten share an ending.
The 7 times table is the 5 times table plus the 2 times table, row by row: 7 × 6 = 5 × 6 + 2 × 6 = 30 + 12 = 42.
Each answer is 7 more than the one before, so if you know 7 × 6 = 42, then 7 × 7 is 42 + 7 = 49.
The facts people miss
These are usually the slowest of the 7s to recall. Learn them first:
- 7 × 6 = 42
- 7 × 8 = 56
- 7 × 9 = 63
Frequently asked questions
What is 7 × 12?
7 × 12 = 84.
What is the trick for the 7 times table?
Five plus two. 7 × n is 5 × n plus 2 × n: 7 × 8 = 40 + 16 = 56. The 7 times table has no neat pattern, so this split is the reliable fallback. Remember 56 = 7 × 8 as “5, 6, 7, 8”.
How do I practise the 7 times table?
Use the timed quiz on this page: it asks every fact from 7 × 1 to 7 × 12 in random order and shows which ones you missed. Repeat until every answer is instant.
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