Multiplication Chart — Free Printable Times Table Chart (1–12)

A multiplication chart is one of the simplest and most effective tools for learning times tables. It shows every product from 1 × 1 to 12 × 12 in a single grid — giving children a clear visual reference they can use while learning and come back to whenever they need a quick check.

Multiplication Chart: 1 to 12

The chart below shows all multiplication facts from 1 × 1 through to 12 × 12. To find any product, pick one number from the top row and the other from the left column, then trace across and down to where they meet.

How to Read a Multiplication Chart

1. Find the first number along the top row.
2. Find the second number down the left column.
3. Follow the row and column until they meet — the number in that cell is the product.

For example, to find 7 × 8: go to 7 on the top row, then down to the 8 row. The cell where they meet shows 56.

Patterns to Spot in the Chart

Multiplication charts are not just reference tools — they are packed with patterns that help children understand how multiplication works. Point these out and let your child discover them:

The Diagonal

The diagonal from top-left to bottom-right shows square numbers: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100, 121, 144. These are the products when a number is multiplied by itself. The chart is perfectly symmetrical around this diagonal, because multiplication is commutative — 3 × 7 gives the same answer as 7 × 3.

The 9 Times Table Pattern

The products of 9 have a distinctive pattern: the digits always add up to 9 (up to 9 × 10). Look at the column: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90. The tens digit goes up by one while the units digit goes down by one. This makes the 9 times table one of the easier tables to check.

The 5 Times Table

Every product of 5 ends in either 0 or 5. This alternating pattern makes the 5 times table one of the first that children can master — it is predictable and easy to verify.

Even Number Patterns

Multiplying any number by an even number always gives an even product. Multiplying two odd numbers gives an odd product. Children can use this to check their answers — if 7 × 8 gave an odd answer, something has gone wrong.

Doubling Relationships

The 4 times table is double the 2 times table. The 8 times table is double the 4 times table. The 6 times table is double the 3 times table. These doubling chains help children derive facts they do not yet know from facts they do.

How to Use a Multiplication Chart for Learning

A multiplication chart is most useful as a learning aid, not a permanent answer sheet. Here is how to use it effectively:

Stage 1: Explore and Understand

Let your child explore the chart freely. Ask questions: “Can you find all the even numbers in the 3 times table?” or “Which times table has the biggest numbers?” This builds familiarity with the layout and the number patterns.

Stage 2: Look Up, Then Recall

When practising times tables, let your child try to answer from memory first. If they get stuck, they look it up on the chart, say the fact out loud (“6 times 7 is 42”), then try again without looking. The chart provides instant feedback without needing an adult present.

Stage 3: Cover and Test

Cover a row or column and have your child fill in the answers from memory. Then uncover the chart to check. This is a simple self-test that builds towards independent recall.

Stage 4: Retire the Chart

Once your child can answer confidently without looking, the chart has done its job. Keep it available as a reference, but the goal is fluent recall without it.

Which Times Tables to Learn First

Not all times tables are equally difficult. Here is a sensible order based on the patterns and relationships in the chart:

1. 10s — the easiest: just add a zero
2. 5s — always end in 0 or 5
3. 2s — even numbers, easy skip counting
4. 11s — double digits (11, 22, 33…) up to 11 × 9
5. 9s — the digit-sum pattern makes these manageable
6. 3s and 4s — build on the 2s using doubling
7. 6s and 8s — double the 3s and 4s
8. 7s and 12s — the trickiest, but by now most facts are already known from other tables

By the time your child tackles the 7 times table, they already know 7 × 1, 7 × 2, 7 × 3, 7 × 5, 7 × 10, 7 × 11 from earlier tables. Only a handful of new facts remain.

Multiplication Chart for the Classroom and Home

Print a copy and stick it on the fridge, by the homework desk, or inside a school folder. Having the chart within easy reach means your child can check their own answers without waiting for help — and the more they look at it, the more familiar the patterns become.

For teachers, a large wall-mounted multiplication chart is a classroom staple. Use it for quick warm-up activities: point to a cell and ask the class for the matching multiplication, or cover cells and have pupils fill in the gaps.

Practice with Times Tables Check

A multiplication chart gives your child the reference — regular practice builds the recall. Times Tables Check is a free app designed to do exactly that: focused times tables practice with untimed learning mode, timed challenges, and full Year 4 MTC simulations.

Use the chart alongside the app — look up tricky facts on the chart after a practice session, then try again until they stick.

Related Guides

• Times Tables Games — fun ways to practise times tables at home
• Times Tables 1 to 12 — every times table written out in full
• Times Tables Worksheets — free printable practice sheets
• Times Tables Printable — printable charts and reference sheets