7 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 7 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 7: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 77, 84. Many children find it one of the trickier tables, but a few clever tricks make it much easier.
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The 7 times table
7 × 1 = 77 × 2 = 147 × 3 = 217 × 4 = 287 × 5 = 357 × 6 = 427 × 7 = 497 × 8 = 567 × 9 = 637 × 10 = 707 × 11 = 777 × 12 = 84
Tricks that make it easier
- Learn the tricky facts first: 7 × 6 = 42, 7 × 7 = 49, 7 × 8 = 56.
- Use facts you know: 7 × 4 = 7 × 2 × 2 = 28.
- Remember 5, 6, 7, 8: 56 = 7 × 8.
Try these
- 7 × 2 =
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14 - 7 × 8 =
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56 - 7 × 1 =
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7 - 7 × 10 =
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70 - 7 × 6 =
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42 - 7 × 5 =
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35
Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 7 × 7 and 7 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 7 × 3 is the same as 3 × 7.
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 4 and Year 5.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 7 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 7: 7 × 1 = 7, 7 × 2 = 14, 7 × 3 = 21, 7 × 4 = 28, 7 × 5 = 35, 7 × 6 = 42, and so on up to 7 × 12 = 84.
What is the easiest way to learn the 7 times table?
Learn the tricky facts first: 7 × 6 = 42, 7 × 7 = 49, 7 × 8 = 56. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 7 times table?
Usually around ages 8 to 9, once the 2, 5 and 10 times tables are secure.