What is 7 × 9?
7 × 9 = 63
Seven times nine is 63: 7 groups of 9, or 9 groups of 7. 63 is right next to 64 (8 × 8), and 56 (7 × 8) is only one group away.
A way to remember it
Nines trick: one less than 7 is 6, so 6_, and 6 + 3 = 9, so 63. Or ten 7s take away one 7: 70 − 7 = 63.
See it
7 rows of 9 dots. Count them in 9s and you reach 63.
Ways to work it out
7 groups of 9: five groups plus two groups
- 5 × 9 = 45.
- 2 × 9 = 18.
- 45 + 18 = 63.
The two colors show how the groups are split up.
9 groups of 7: ten groups, take one away
- 10 × 7 = 70.
- Take away one 7: 70 − 7 = 63.
The fact family
Know one and you know all four. Division undoes multiplication.
- 7 × 9 = 63
- 9 × 7 = 63
- 63 ÷ 7 = 9
- 63 ÷ 9 = 7
Don't mix it up with
- 8 × 8 = 648 × 8 = 64 is just one more than 63.
- 7 × 8 = 567 × 8 is one group of 7 fewer: 63 − 7 = 56.
Quick check
4 questions: 7 × 9, the facts it gets mixed up with, and a division fact from its family. A tricky one comes back until you've got it.
Frequently asked questions
What is 7 times 9?
7 × 9 = 63. It is the same as 9 × 7.
What is 63 divided by 7?
63 ÷ 7 = 9, because 7 × 9 = 63.
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