Tricks for the 12 times table
- Times 12 is times 10 plus times 2: 12 × 7 = 70 + 14 = 84.
- Every answer is even and in the 6 times table too.
- 12 × 12 = 144 (a "gross") is worth learning by heart.
The trickiest facts
These are the ones most people get wrong, so give them extra practice: 12 × 7, 12 × 8, 12 × 9, 12 × 12.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 12 times table?
12 × 1 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 12 × 3 = 36, 12 × 4 = 48, 12 × 5 = 60, 12 × 6 = 72, 12 × 7 = 84, 12 × 8 = 96, 12 × 9 = 108, 12 × 10 = 120, 12 × 11 = 132, 12 × 12 = 144.
What is the trick for the 12 times table?
Times 12 is times 10 plus times 2: 12 × 7 = 70 + 14 = 84.
How can I learn the 12 times table quickly?
Practise for a few minutes every day. Say the table out loud, use the tricks on this page, then answer mixed questions until you can do each one in under 3 seconds. Focus on the facts you get wrong, such as 12 × 7 and 12 × 8.