Learn the 3 Times Table
The 3 times table is built from equal groups of three. Each new multiplication fact adds another group of 3, creating a simple pattern that makes the table easier to learn.
Learn the multiplication table of 3 from 3 × 1 to 3 × 12, discover useful relationships between the facts and practice recalling the answers without counting from the beginning.
Four equal groups of 3 contain 12 altogether: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.
3 Times Table Chart
Explore the 3 multiplication table from 1 to 12. Look for the +3 pattern between consecutive answers before testing how many facts you can recall.
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3 Times Table
Learn the 3 times table from 1 to 12, practice the facts you miss, then test your speed.
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3 Times Table Chart
| Calculation | Answer |
|---|---|
| 3 × 1 | 3 |
| 3 × 2 | 6 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 |
| 3 × 4 | 12 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 |
| 3 × 6 | 18 |
| 3 × 7 | 21 |
| 3 × 8 | 24 |
| 3 × 9 | 27 |
| 3 × 10 | 30 |
| 3 × 11 | 33 |
| 3 × 12 | 36 |
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Build the 3 Times Table with Equal Groups
Multiplication describes equal groups. For the table of 3, each group contains three items, and the other factor tells you how many of those groups you have.
Imagine 5 boxes containing 3 pencils each. Five equal groups of three contain 15 pencils, so 3 × 5 = 15.
Thinking in equal groups gives multiplication a meaning. Instead of treating 3 × 5 = 15 as an isolated fact to memorize, you can understand why the answer is 15.
Each 3 Times Table Answer Is 3 More
Move from one multiplication fact to the next by adding 3. This creates the sequence of multiples of 3 from 3 to 36.
If you remember that 3 × 6 = 18, add another 3 to find the next fact: 3 × 7 = 21.
Use the 2 Times Table to Work Out ×3
If you already know the 2 times table, you can turn a ×2 fact into a ×3 fact by adding one more copy of the number.
First find 2 × 6 = 12, then add one more 6.
Start with 2 × 8 = 16, then add another 8.
This strategy is particularly useful when a 3 times table fact has not yet become automatic. For example, knowing 2 × 11 = 22 lets you calculate 3 × 11 as 22 + 11 = 33.
How Can You Recognize a Multiple of 3?
Multiples of 3 have a useful property that continues far beyond the first twelve multiplication facts. Add the digits of a whole number together. If their sum is divisible by 3, the original number is divisible by 3 too.
The digit sums 3, 3 and 9 are all divisible by 3, so 12, 21 and 27 are divisible by 3 as well. This can help you check whether a result could be a multiple of 3.
Practice the 3 Times Table
Use the patterns when you need them, then work toward recalling facts such as 3 × 7, 3 × 8 and 3 × 9 without counting or calculating.
Start times table practice →Can You Solve These 3 Times Table Facts?
Try each question from memory first. If you get stuck, use a nearby fact or double the number and add it once more.
What is 3 × 4? Show answer
What is 3 × 6? Show answer
If 3 × 6 = 18, what is 3 × 7? Show answer
What is 3 × 9? Show answer
What is 3 × 12? Show answer
Which 3 Times Table Facts Need Extra Attention?
You may find that some facts come to mind immediately while others take longer. Instead of repeating the entire table equally, spend more practice time on the answers that are not yet automatic.
If one answer takes noticeably longer, practice that fact separately and connect it to a fact you already know. For example, 3 × 8 = 24 can be connected to 3 × 7 = 21 by adding another 3.
3 Times Table Questions
Check common multiplication facts and key patterns from the table of 3.
What is the 3 times table?
The 3 times table contains the multiples of 3. From 3 × 1 to 3 × 12, the answers are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 and 36.
What is 3 × 3?
3 × 3 = 9. Three groups of three contain nine altogether.
What is 3 × 6?
3 × 6 = 18.
What is 3 × 7?
3 × 7 = 21. If you remember 3 × 6 = 18, add another 3 to reach 21.
What is 3 × 8?
3 × 8 = 24. You can also double 8 to get 16 and then add another 8.
What is 3 × 9?
3 × 9 = 27.
What is 3 × 12?
3 × 12 = 36.
How can I learn the 3 times table faster?
Learn how the answers increase by 3, connect unfamiliar facts to multiplication facts you already know, and practice recalling individual facts in a mixed order rather than always reciting the table from the beginning.