The 6 times table may look more challenging than the earlier tables, but there is a useful shortcut: multiplication by 6 can be connected directly to the 3 times table.
Use the interactive lesson below to learn the table of 6 from 6 × 1 to 6 × 12, discover patterns that make the answers easier to remember, and practice until you can recall them quickly.
The shortcut
Multiply by 3 first, then double the answer.
For example: 3 × 7 = 21, then 21 × 2 = 42, so 6 × 7 = 42
Learn • Practice • Master
6 Times Table
Learn the 6 times table from 1 to 12, practice the facts you miss, then test your speed.
Multiplication chart
6 Times Table Chart
| Calculation | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory helper
See the pattern
Practice mode
Build accuracy
What is
Speed test
How many can you answer?
Answer as many 6 times table questions as you can before the timer ends.
Speed question
Build on what you know
Use the 3 Times Table to Learn the 6 Times Table
Because 6 is twice 3, every answer in the 6 times table is double the corresponding answer in the 3 times table.
This gives you a useful strategy whenever you cannot remember a multiplication fact immediately.
6 × 4 = 24
6 × 7 = 42
6 × 9 = 54
To calculate 6 × 8:
First find 3 × 8 = 24.
Double 24 to get 48.
Therefore, 6 × 8 = 48.
If you have already learned the 3 times table, this method lets you use familiar multiplication facts instead of learning every answer from scratch.
Number pattern
Count Forward in Steps of 6
The multiples of 6 form a sequence where each answer is exactly 6 greater than the one before it.
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
66
72
Skip counting is particularly useful when you know a nearby multiplication fact but cannot immediately remember the exact answer you need.
If you know 6 × 7 = 42, add another 6:
42 + 6 = 48
so 6 × 8 = 48.
Quick accuracy check
Every Multiple of 6 Is Even
Every answer in the 6 times table is an even number. That means its final digit must be 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
= 30
= 42
= 54
This gives you a simple way to catch some mistakes. For example, 6 × 7 cannot equal 41 or 43 because both numbers are odd.
There is another useful clue: because 6 is divisible by both 2 and 3, every multiple of 6 is also divisible by both 2 and 3.
Memory pattern
Notice the Last Digits in the 6 Times Table
Look at the final digit of the first ten multiples of 6:
6 → 2 → 8 → 4 → 0 → 6 → 2 → 8 → 4 → 0
The final digits repeat in a cycle of five: 6, 2, 8, 4, 0.
For example, 6 × 3 = 18 and 6 × 8 = 48 both end in 8. Similarly, 6 × 5 = 30 and 6 × 10 = 60 both end in 0.
You do not need to memorize this pattern separately, but noticing it can help you recognize whether an answer looks reasonable.
Another useful strategy
Use 5 Times the Number, Then Add One More
If you know your 5 times table, there is another way to calculate multiplication by 6: multiply by 5 and then add the original number once more.
= 24
= 42
= 54
To find 6 × 7:
5 × 7 = 35
35 + 7 = 42
Therefore, 6 × 7 = 42.
Try both strategies and use whichever feels faster: double a 3 times table fact, or add one more group to a 5 times table fact.
Test your recall
6 Times Table Practice Questions
Try each problem mentally before opening the answer. If you get stuck, use one of the shortcuts above rather than counting all the way from 6.
What is 6 × 4?
What is 6 × 6?
Use the 5 times table to find 6 × 7.
If 6 × 8 = 48, what is 6 × 9?
What is 6 × 12?
Facts to master
Practice the Harder 6 Times Table Facts
Once the beginning of the table feels familiar, spend extra time on the middle multiplication facts. Being able to recall these without counting will make later tables easier too.
6 × 6 = 36
6 × 7 = 42
6 × 8 = 48
6 × 9 = 54
6 × 11 = 66
6 × 12 = 72
Use the interactive Practice mode above to work through random questions. If you make a mistake, the tool can save that multiplication fact so you can return to it with Practice mistakes.
Quick answers
6 Times Table Questions
What is 6 × 6?
6 × 6 = 36.
What is 6 × 7?
6 × 7 = 42. One shortcut is to calculate 3 × 7 = 21 and double 21.
What is 6 × 8?
6 × 8 = 48.
What is 6 × 9?
6 × 9 = 54.
What is 6 × 11?
6 × 11 = 66.
What is 6 × 12?
6 × 12 = 72.
What is the easiest way to learn the 6 times table?
If you already know the 3 times table, multiply the number by 3 and then double the result. For example, 3 × 8 = 24 and twice 24 is 48, so 6 × 8 = 48.
Are all multiples of 6 even?
Yes. Every whole-number multiple of 6 is even because 6 itself is divisible by 2. Multiples of 6 are also divisible by 3.
