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Multiplication Tables – PDF, Games and Online Tools
Learning your multiplication tables shouldn't be a chore! Designed for parents, teachers, and elementary school students, our tools are simple, effective, and free, built to make memorizing the tables easier. On one side, you'll find our essential tools: printable multiplication tables and charts, along with worksheets. On the other, our fun, game-based tools: an interactive multiplication chart, online games, online exercises, and flashcards, to help you progress while having fun and staying motivated over time.
There are two common ways to represent multiplication tables: as a list, like on our multiplication tables posters, where each table is written out as a sequence of results (3×1, 3×2, 3×3…); or as a grid, like on our multiplication charts, which let you quickly find a result by crossing a row and a column — perfect for when a child needs a quick answer during their exercises. We offer a wide selection of charts: from 10×10 up to 20×20, classic or colorful, complete or blank.
Tools for multiplication tables
Online interactive multiplication chart
Thanks to this interactive multiplication chart,
you can easily find the answer to any multiplication! Simply hover over or click on a cell with your mouse
(or touch a cell with your finger if you're using a tablet or smartphone). It's an easy-to-use tool that makes math more fun!
Plus, you can customize the look and size of the chart with our many available options.
Printable Times Tables Flashcards
This PDF brings together the flashcards for all multiplication tables, from 1 to 12, in a single document : a method that works really well for children with a good visual memory.
To prepare them, glue each page onto a piece of cardstock, cut out each card, then fold it in half and glue the 2 sides together. This gives you cards showing a multiplication on the front, and its result on the back.
Shuffle the cards, then show them to your child one at a time : let them give their answer before flipping the card over to check. Sort the cards as you go, setting aside the ones they've mastered from those that are still tricky, so practice can focus where it's needed most.
Find more flashcard templates in our section dedicated to multiplication flashcards.
Printable multiplication tables worksheets
This tool should only be used once your child has covered every table at school: it's a list of multiplications with the missing answers for them to fill in. Once the worksheet is complete, have them check their answers using a multiplication chart, which remains the most practical tool for this.
Then have them circle any incorrect answers, to identify their weak points and focus practice on those alone. There's no need to discourage them by making them redo the whole worksheet: for the multiplications that are still tricky, have them copy those multiplications several times in a row, and repeat this for 2 or 3 consecutive days. You can also make use of their auditory memory by asking them to recite the answers out loud.
We also offer worksheets each focused on one specific table: 2 times table — 3 times table — 4 times table — 5 times table — 6 times table — 7 times table — 8 times table — 9 times table
Multiplication tables posters (PDF)
Looking for a nice multiplication tables poster? These printable posters are just what you need! Choose from our colorful or black-and-white designs, available as free PDF downloads. Each poster includes all the times tables from 1 to 12, and in our rainbow designs, each table has its own color, making memorization easier and learning more fun.
Each table is written out as a simple sequence of results (for example: 3×1, 3×2, 3×3…), which helps children spot patterns, repeat them out loud, and memorize the results step by step. It's a great idea to print a poster and keep it somewhere visible at home or in the classroom for everyday practice.
Each PDF comes in two pages that you can print, cut, and assemble to create a poster of about 14"x12" — perfect to hang on a bedroom or study wall. Whether during homework time or quick reviews, your child can easily find the answer to any multiplication problem at a glance!
Need an even bigger poster? Here's the solution:
print each of the following tables individually:
1 times table —
2 times table —
3 times table —
4 times table —
5 times table —
6 times table —
7 times table —
8 times table —
9 times table —
10 times table —
11 times table —
12 times table
Cut them out, then arrange the tables from 1 to 6 side by side to form a first row.
Add a second row right underneath with tables 7 to 12, then tape or glue everything together.
You'll end up with a large poster of about 26"x22".
Tricks to memorize certain multiplications
Some multiplication tables are harder to remember than others: this is especially true of the 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 times tables. Luckily, there are simple tricks for each of them, helping you memorize the results more easily and save precious time. Did you know, for example, that you don't need to memorize the 9 times table by heart? Thanks to a handy finger trick, you can instantly find any result, from 9×1 to 9×10, just by counting on your hands! Click on a table below to discover its trick!
How to learn your multiplication tables?
There's no single best way to learn your multiplication tables : it all depends on how each child remembers best (visually, by ear, or through practice). Feel free to try several methods to find the one that works best for your child.
Learn by having fun
This is often the most effective method for kids : times tables games make it possible to memorize without even realizing it, while staying motivated thanks to the fun factor. Your child repeats the same calculations without noticing, which encourages natural, lasting memorization.
Learn through images
Ideal for children with a strong visual memory : linking each multiplication to an image, a character, or a short story helps create solid mental anchors. Check out our printable multiplication flashcards, an original method pairing number-shaped animals with fun stories to make memorization easier.
Learn through song
For children with a stronger auditory memory, singing the multiplication tables can make a real difference. Rhythm and melody make it easier to remember the results almost effortlessly, and plenty of songs are available for each table.
Learn by copying and reciting
A more traditional method, but a proven one : copying out a table several times in a row, or reciting it out loud, helps anchor it firmly in memory. This works especially well for children who learn well through repetition.
Understand before memorizing
For children who struggle with rote memorization, it can help to first make sure they understand the principle behind multiplication : for example, that 4 × 3 is the same as adding 3 four times in a row (3+3+3+3). Once this mechanism is understood, memorization becomes much easier and more logical.
What order should you learn the tables in?
It's best to start with the simplest tables before moving on to the more complex ones. A commonly recommended order is : the 1 times table, then the 10 times table, then 2 and 5 (easy thanks to their patterns), followed by 3 and 4, then 6 and 9, and finally 7 and 8, generally considered the hardest to memorize.
How long does it take to learn the multiplication tables?
This varies a lot from one child to another, but short, regular sessions (5 to 10 minutes a day) work better than long, spaced-out review sessions. Daily repetition, even brief, is what anchors the tables best in long-term memory.
Encourage without adding pressure
Learning the multiplication tables takes time and patience : it's important to celebrate every small step forward rather than focusing on mistakes. A child who associates multiplication tables with a positive experience will memorize them more easily, and for longer.
