9 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 9 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90, 99, 108. Learning it by heart makes division, fractions and bigger multiplication much faster.
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The 9 times table
9 × 1 = 99 × 2 = 189 × 3 = 279 × 4 = 369 × 5 = 459 × 6 = 549 × 7 = 639 × 8 = 729 × 9 = 819 × 10 = 909 × 11 = 999 × 12 = 108
Tricks that make it easier
- Finger trick: hold up ten fingers, fold down the one you are multiplying by; fingers to the left are tens, to the right are ones.
- The digits of each answer add up to 9 (up to 9 × 10).
- 9 × n is 10 × n minus n: 9 × 7 = 70 − 7 = 63.
Try these
- 9 × 7 =
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63 - 9 × 12 =
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108 - 9 × 1 =
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9 - 9 × 6 =
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54 - 9 × 5 =
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45 - 9 × 3 =
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27
Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 9 × 7 and 9 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 9 × 3 is the same as 3 × 9.
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. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 9 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 9: 9 × 1 = 9, 9 × 2 = 18, 9 × 3 = 27, 9 × 4 = 36, 9 × 5 = 45, 9 × 6 = 54, and so on up to 9 × 12 = 108.
What is the easiest way to learn the 9 times table?
Finger trick: hold up ten fingers, fold down the one you are multiplying by; fingers to the left are tens, to the right are ones. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 9 times table?
Usually around ages 8 to 9, once the 2, 5 and 10 times tables are secure.