6 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet

The 6 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72. Learning it by heart makes division, fractions and bigger multiplication much faster.

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The 6 times table

6 × 1 = 66 × 2 = 126 × 3 = 186 × 4 = 246 × 5 = 306 × 6 = 366 × 7 = 426 × 8 = 486 × 9 = 546 × 10 = 606 × 11 = 666 × 12 = 72

Tricks that make it easier

6 × n is 5 × n plus one more n: 6 × 7 = 35 + 7 = 42.
Double the 3× table: 6 × 8 = double 24 = 48.
With even numbers, the answer ends in the same digit: 6 × 4 = 24, 6 × 6 = 36, 6 × 8 = 48.

Try these

6 × 2 =
Answer
12
6 × 9 =
Answer
54
6 × 12 =
Answer
72
6 × 11 =
Answer
66
6 × 5 =
Answer
30
6 × 10 =
Answer
60

Common mistakes

Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 6 × 7 and 6 × 8.
Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
Forgetting that the order does not matter: 6 × 3 is the same as 3 × 6.

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 Grade 3 and Grade 4.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 6 times table?

It is the list of answers when you multiply by 6: 6 × 1 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 6 × 3 = 18, 6 × 4 = 24, 6 × 5 = 30, 6 × 6 = 36, and so on up to 6 × 12 = 72.

What is the easiest way to learn the 6 times table?

6 × n is 5 × n plus one more n: 6 × 7 = 35 + 7 = 42. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.

What year do children learn the 6 times table?

Usually around ages 8 to 9, once the 2, 5 and 10 times tables are secure.