11 Times Table — Tips, Tricks & Practice for the Eleven Times Table

Learn the 11 times table with tips, patterns and practice ideas. The complete eleven times table from 11×1 to 11×12, with strategies to help children master it.

The 11 times table is one of the most satisfying tables to learn. Up to 11 × 9, the pattern is unmistakable — the product is simply the digit written twice. This makes the first nine facts almost effortless. The challenge comes at the end, where 11 × 11 and 11 × 12 break the pattern.

The 11 Times Table in Full

FactProduct
11 × 111
11 × 222
11 × 333
11 × 444
11 × 555
11 × 666
11 × 777
11 × 888
11 × 999
11 × 10110
11 × 11121
11 × 12132

Patterns in the 11 Times Table

The Double-Digit Pattern

From 11 × 1 to 11 × 9, the product is the multiplier written twice:

  • 11 × 3 = 33
  • 11 × 5 = 55
  • 11 × 8 = 88

This pattern is so straightforward that most children pick it up immediately. It covers nine of the twelve facts in the table.

Why the Pattern Works

Multiplying by 11 is the same as multiplying by 10 and then adding one more group: 11 × n = 10n + n. For single digits, this places the digit in both the tens column and the units column. For example, 11 × 4 = 40 + 4 = 44.

Where the Pattern Breaks

At 11 × 10, the product becomes 110 — a three-digit number. The double-digit pattern no longer applies:

  • 11 × 10 = 110 (not “1010”)
  • 11 × 11 = 121 (not “1111”)
  • 11 × 12 = 132 (not “1212”)

Children need to recognise this shift and use different strategies for these three facts.

Connections to Other Tables

Since 11 × n = 10n + n, the 11 times table is closely linked to the 10 times table:

10 times tableAdd one group11 times table
10 × 10 = 100100 + 1011 × 10 = 110
10 × 11 = 110110 + 1111 × 11 = 121
10 × 12 = 120120 + 1211 × 12 = 132

This “ten groups plus one more group” approach is the most reliable strategy for the facts where the double-digit pattern breaks down.

The Tricky Facts

Almost the entire 11 times table is straightforward. Only two facts need focused practice:

FactProductStrategy
11 × 11121110 + 11 = 121; a palindrome
11 × 12132120 + 12 = 132; or 11 × 10 + 22

11 × 11 = 121

This is a palindrome (it reads the same forwards and backwards), which can help children remember it. It is also a square number — 11 squared.

11 × 12 = 132

The “ten groups plus one more” strategy works well: 10 × 12 = 120, plus one more 12 = 132. Some children also find it helpful to know that 132 = 11 × 11 + 11 = 121 + 11.

Practice Ideas

  • Start by writing out the double-digit pattern (11, 22, 33… 99) and enjoying how easy it is — this builds confidence before tackling the harder facts.
  • Practise the “ten groups plus one more” strategy specifically for 11 × 10, 11 × 11, and 11 × 12.
  • Use Make the Groups with counters: build 11 groups to see the pattern physically.
  • Point out 121 as a palindrome and a square number — children often find these number properties memorable.
  • Use Times Tables Check to practise the 11 times table, then mix it with 10s and 12s to build fluency across the higher tables.