Multiplication Table

6 Times Table

Learn the 6 times table with the grid below, review a few worked examples, then check what you've learned with a quick quiz.

MultiplicationResult
6 × 16
6 × 212
6 × 318
6 × 424
6 × 530
6 × 636
6 × 742
6 × 848
6 × 954
6 × 1060
6 × 1166
6 × 1272

How the 6 times table works

Multiplying by 6 means adding 6 to itself a certain number of times. For example, 6 × 3 means 6 added together 3 times. Once you know a few key facts - like ×1, ×2, ×5, and ×10 - the rest of the 6 times table becomes much easier to work out.

Fun factBuilding confidence

The 6 times table is just the 3 times table doubled, the same doubling relationship that links 2, 4, and 8.

Real-world example: 6 boxes with 3 pens in each box hold 6 × 3 = 18 pens in total.

Worked examples

  • 6 × 2 = 12 — this is just 6 doubled.
  • 6 × 5 = 30 — half of 6 × 10.
  • 6 × 10 = 60 — add a zero to 6.

Memorization tips

  • Practice a little every day rather than cramming all at once - short, frequent repetition sticks better.
  • Learn the ×1, ×2, ×5, and ×10 facts first - they unlock most of the rest of the table.
  • Say the multiplication out loud while writing it down to use both memory and muscle memory.
  • Spot the pattern: the ones digit of a times table often repeats in a predictable cycle.
  • Quiz yourself in random order, not just 1 to 12 - it forces real recall instead of a memorized sequence.
Quick quiz

Answer a few questions to check how well you know the 6 times table.

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