12 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 12 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144. Learning it by heart makes division, fractions and bigger multiplication much faster.
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The 12 times table
12 × 1 = 1212 × 2 = 2412 × 3 = 3612 × 4 = 4812 × 5 = 6012 × 6 = 7212 × 7 = 8412 × 8 = 9612 × 9 = 10812 × 10 = 12012 × 11 = 13212 × 12 = 144
Tricks that make it easier
- 12 × n is 10 × n plus 2 × n: 12 × 7 = 70 + 14 = 84.
- Double the 6× table: 12 × 8 = double 48 = 96.
- Think of a dozen eggs or months in a year.
Try these
- 12 × 9 =
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108 - 12 × 12 =
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144 - 12 × 2 =
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24 - 12 × 7 =
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84 - 12 × 1 =
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12 - 12 × 4 =
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48
Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 12 × 7 and 12 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 12 × 3 is the same as 3 × 12.
A five-day practice plan
| Day | What to do (10 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play Times Tables Challenge on this skill for 5–10 minutes. Read the explanation after every mistake. |
| Day 2 | Learn one trick from this page and use it out loud while you play. |
| Day 3 | Print the worksheet and try it without help. Mark it with the answer key together. |
| Day 4 | Play again and try to beat your personal best score or get three stars. |
| Day 5 | Mix it up: try the ⏱️ Timed test, or ask your child to explain the skill to you in their own words. |
Suits Year 3 and Year 4.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 12 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 12: 12 × 1 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 12 × 3 = 36, 12 × 4 = 48, 12 × 5 = 60, 12 × 6 = 72, and so on up to 12 × 12 = 144.
What is the easiest way to learn the 12 times table?
12 × n is 10 × n plus 2 × n: 12 × 7 = 70 + 14 = 84. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 12 times table?
Usually around ages 8 to 9, once the 2, 5 and 10 times tables are secure.