The 12 times table
The 12 times table is useful every day, from dozens of eggs to the hours on a clock.
12 times table, 1 to 12
- 12 × 1= 12
- 12 × 2= 24
- 12 × 3= 36
- 12 × 4= 48
- 12 × 5= 60
- 12 × 6= 72
- 12 × 7= 84
- 12 × 8= 96
- 12 × 9= 108
- 12 × 10= 120
- 12 × 11= 132
- 12 × 12= 144
Tricks for the 12 times table
Ten plus two
12 × 7 is 10 × 7 (70) plus 2 × 7 (14), which is 84.
Double the 6s
Every 12 fact is double the matching 6 fact. 6 × 8 is 48, so 12 × 8 is 96.
Think in dozens
A dozen is 12. Three dozen eggs is 3 × 12 = 36.
Look for the pattern
All the answers are even, and the first few go 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144.
An example
A box holds a dozen doughnuts. How many doughnuts are in 7 boxes?
7 × 12 = 84 doughnuts.
Once you can do these in your head, try the 12 times table game and see how big a beat you can build.
Frequently asked questions
What is 12 × 12?
12 × 12 = 144. Think of it as 12 × 10 (120) plus 12 × 2 (24).
Why do we learn up to 12?
Twelve is a common number in everyday life: months in a year, inches in a foot, eggs in a dozen. Knowing the table to 12 is a classic goal in many countries.