The 6 times table
The 6 times table builds on the 5 times table. Just add one more group.
6 times table, 1 to 12
- 6 × 1= 6
- 6 × 2= 12
- 6 × 3= 18
- 6 × 4= 24
- 6 × 5= 30
- 6 × 6= 36
- 6 × 7= 42
- 6 × 8= 48
- 6 × 9= 54
- 6 × 10= 60
- 6 × 11= 66
- 6 × 12= 72
Tricks for the 6 times table
Five plus one more
6 × 7 is 5 × 7 (35) plus one more 7, which is 42.
Double the 3s
Every 6 fact is double the matching 3 fact. 3 × 8 is 24, so 6 × 8 is 48.
Even times even
When you multiply 6 by an even number, the answer ends in the same digit as that number. 6 × 4 = 24, 6 × 8 = 48.
Look for the pattern
All the answers are even, and for 6 × 2, 4, 6, 8 the last digit matches the number you multiplied by: 12, 24, 36, 48.
An example
An egg box holds 6 eggs. How many eggs are in 7 boxes?
7 × 6 = 42 eggs.
Once you can do these in your head, try the 6 times table game and see how big a beat you can build.
Frequently asked questions
What are the hardest 6 times table facts?
6 × 7 = 42 and 6 × 8 = 48 are common stumbling blocks. Link them to 5 × 7 and 5 × 8, then add one more group.
Is the 6 times table linked to the 3 times table?
Yes. Double any answer from the 3 times table to get the matching 6 times table answer.