The 5 times table
The 5 times table is one of the friendliest, because every answer ends in 0 or 5.
5 times table, 1 to 12
- 5 × 1= 5
- 5 × 2= 10
- 5 × 3= 15
- 5 × 4= 20
- 5 × 5= 25
- 5 × 6= 30
- 5 × 7= 35
- 5 × 8= 40
- 5 × 9= 45
- 5 × 10= 50
- 5 × 11= 55
- 5 × 12= 60
Tricks for the 5 times table
Ends in 0 or 5
Even numbers of fives end in 0 and odd numbers of fives end in 5.
Half of ten
5 × 8 is half of 10 × 8. Half of 80 is 40.
Think of a clock face
Each number on a clock is 5 minutes apart. 7 on the clock means 7 × 5 = 35 minutes past.
Look for the pattern
The answers go 5, 10, 15, 20 … and the last digit alternates 5, 0, 5, 0.
An example
A stamp costs 5 cents. What do 9 stamps cost?
9 × 5 = 45 cents.
Once you can do these in your head, try the 5 times table game and see how big a beat you can build.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the 5 times table easy?
The pattern is very regular, with answers alternating between endings of 5 and 0. Counting in fives is also useful for telling the time and counting money.
How is 5 linked to 10?
Every 5 fact is half of a 10 fact. Halve the 10 answer to get the 5 answer.