6 times table

Start from five groups

Six groups are five groups plus one more. For 6 × 7, use 5 × 7 = 35 and add seven. Another route is to double three groups: 3 × 7 = 21, then 21 + 21 = 42.

The complete table

6 times 1 through 12

Fact	Answer
6 × 1	6
6 × 2	12
6 × 3	18
6 × 4	24
6 × 5	30
6 × 6	36
6 × 7	42
6 × 8	48
6 × 9	54
6 × 10	60
6 × 11	66
6 × 12	72

Check your reasoning

Add one whole group, not one object. From 5 × 7 to 6 × 7, the answer increases by seven, not by one.

Neighbouring facts differ by 6. If you know 6 × 6 = 36, add 6 to find 6 × 7: 36 + 6 = 42.

Try it yourself

Say or write an answer before opening each question. If you get stuck, use the method above, then try that fact again later without looking.

6 × 3 = ?

6 × 3 = 18. Reversing the factors gives 3 × 6 = 18 too.

6 × 7 = ?

6 × 7 = 42. Reversing the factors gives 7 × 6 = 42 too.

6 × 8 = ?

6 × 8 = 48. Reversing the factors gives 8 × 6 = 48 too.

6 × 11 = ?

6 × 11 = 66. Reversing the factors gives 11 × 6 = 66 too.

6 × 12 = ?

6 × 12 = 72. Reversing the factors gives 12 × 6 = 72 too.

Connect the tables

Compare the 3 times table and look for doubles or groups you can add. In the multiplication chart, follow the whole row and its matching column.