Tricks for the 9 times table
- The digits of each answer up to 9 × 10 add up to 9: 9 × 7 = 63 and 6 + 3 = 9.
- The tens digit is one less than the number you multiply by: 9 × 6 → 5_ → 54.
- Times 9 is times 10 minus one lot: 9 × 8 = 80 − 8 = 72.
- Try the finger trick: hold up ten fingers, fold down the one you're multiplying by, and read the tens and units.
The trickiest facts
These are the ones most people get wrong, so give them extra practice: 9 × 6, 9 × 7, 9 × 8, 9 × 12.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 9 times table?
9 × 1 = 9, 9 × 2 = 18, 9 × 3 = 27, 9 × 4 = 36, 9 × 5 = 45, 9 × 6 = 54, 9 × 7 = 63, 9 × 8 = 72, 9 × 9 = 81, 9 × 10 = 90, 9 × 11 = 99, 9 × 12 = 108.
What is the trick for the 9 times table?
The digits of each answer up to 9 × 10 add up to 9: 9 × 7 = 63 and 6 + 3 = 9.
How can I learn the 9 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 9 × 6 and 9 × 7.