Learn the 6 Times Table
The 6 times table becomes easier when you connect it to multiplication facts you already know. Because 6 is twice 3, you can multiply by 3 first and then double the result.
Learn the multiplication table of 6 from 6 × 1 to 6 × 12, discover different ways to work out difficult facts, and practice until the answers become quicker to recall.
First find 3 × 7 = 21. Double 21 and you get 42.
6 Times Table Chart
Explore the 6 multiplication table from 1 to 12. Compare each answer with the corresponding ×3 fact and identify the calculations that need more practice.
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6 Times Table
Learn the 6 times table from 1 to 12, practice the facts you miss, then test your speed.
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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 |
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Use the 3 Times Table to Multiply by 6
Since 6 is double 3, every ×6 answer is twice the corresponding answer in the 3 times table. This gives you a reliable way to reconstruct a fact you have forgotten.
The shortcut works because 6 × 8 = (3 × 8) × 2. As your recall improves, you will need this intermediate step less often and begin to recognize 6 × 8 = 48 directly.
Turn a 5 Times Table Fact into a ×6 Fact
There is another useful route to the same answers. Start with the corresponding 5 times table fact and add one more copy of the number.
Start with 5 × 7 = 35 and add one more group of 7.
Start with 5 × 9 = 45 and add another group of 9.
To find 6 × 8, you could double 3 × 8 = 24, or start with 5 × 8 = 40 and add 8. Both methods give 48.
A Multiple of 6 Must Be Divisible by 2 and 3
Six has two useful factors: 2 and 3. Every whole-number multiple of 6 is therefore both even and divisible by 3.
42 is even, and 4 + 2 = 6. So 42 is divisible by 6.
54 is even, and 5 + 4 = 9. So 54 is divisible by 6.
For a whole number to be divisible by 6, it must pass both tests: it must be even, and its digits must add to a multiple of 3.
This rule is useful for checking possible answers. For example, 43 cannot be a multiple of 6 because it is odd. The number 44 is even, but 4 + 4 = 8 is not divisible by 3, so 44 is not a multiple of 6 either.
Notice the Repeating Last Digits of Multiples of 6
Look only at the final digit as you move through the first ten multiples of 6. A repeating five-step pattern appears.
You do not need to memorize the last-digit cycle as a separate rule. It is better used as something to notice while practicing and as another clue when checking whether an answer looks reasonable.
Use Familiar ×6 Facts to Find Nearby Answers
You do not always need to rebuild a difficult multiplication from the beginning. A few familiar facts can act as landmarks for the rest of the table.
This is a useful square number fact to remember directly.
Use 60 to find nearby facts by adding or subtracting 6.
Practice the 6 Times Table
Use ×3 or ×5 facts when you need help, but aim to reach the point where answers such as 6 × 7 and 6 × 8 come to mind without an intermediate calculation.
Start times table practice →Can You Solve These 6 Times Table Questions?
Answer from memory when you can. If you get stuck, choose a known ×3, ×5 or nearby ×6 fact to reconstruct the answer.
What is 6 × 4? Show answer
What is 6 × 6? Show answer
Use ×5 to find 6 × 7. Show answer
If 6 × 8 = 48, what is 6 × 9? Show answer
What is 6 × 12? Show answer
Build Faster Recall for the Harder ×6 Facts
When you practice, pay attention to which answers require an extra calculation. Those are the facts worth revisiting more often.
Double a known ×3 answer to recover 6 × 8.
Work backward from 6 × 10 to recover 6 × 9.
These strategies are temporary supports rather than facts you need to recalculate forever. With repeated mixed practice, the goal is to recognize the product directly.
6 Times Table Questions
Check common ×6 multiplication facts and useful strategies for working them out.
What is the 6 times table?
From 6 × 1 to 6 × 12, the 6 times table is 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66 and 72.
What is 6 × 6?
6 × 6 = 36. This is also the square of 6.
What is 6 × 7?
6 × 7 = 42. One way to find it is to calculate 3 × 7 = 21 and double 21.
What is 6 × 8?
6 × 8 = 48. You can double 3 × 8 = 24, or add 8 to 5 × 8 = 40.
What is 6 × 9?
6 × 9 = 54. Another shortcut is 6 × 10 − 6: 60 − 6 = 54.
What is 6 × 11?
6 × 11 = 66.
What is 6 × 12?
6 × 12 = 72. You can find it by doubling 3 × 12 = 36.
What is an easy way to learn the 6 times table?
If you know the 3 times table, double the corresponding ×3 answer. For example, 3 × 8 = 24 and twice 24 is 48, so 6 × 8 = 48. You can also start from a ×5 fact and add one more group.
How can you tell if a number is a multiple of 6?
A whole number is divisible by 6 when it is divisible by both 2 and 3. In other words, it must be even and its digits must add to a multiple of 3.