The 12 times table
Split 12 into 10 and 2, and the 12s become two easy facts added together. Learn it below, then fly the 12s mission: every question in it uses the 12 times table.
12 times table chart
Skip-count in 12s
Read the 12 times table out loud
Saying the facts in words builds a sound memory children can rely on in class and in tests.
- 12 × 1 · One twelve is twelve.
- 12 × 2 · Two twelves are twenty-four.
- 12 × 3 · Three twelves are thirty-six.
- 12 × 4 · Four twelves are forty-eight.
- 12 × 5 · Five twelves are sixty.
- 12 × 6 · Six twelves are seventy-two.
- 12 × 7 · Seven twelves are eighty-four.
- 12 × 8 · Eight twelves are ninety-six.
- 12 × 9 · Nine twelves are one hundred and eight.
- 12 × 10 · Ten twelves are one hundred and twenty.
- 12 × 11 · Eleven twelves are one hundred and thirty-two.
- 12 × 12 · Twelve twelves are one hundred and forty-four.
How to learn the 12 times table
Ten and two
12 × 7 = 10 × 7 (70) + 2 × 7 (14) = 84.
Double the 6s
12 × 4 is double 6 × 4: double 24 = 48.
Think in dozens
A box of eggs holds 12. How many eggs in 5 boxes? 12 × 5 = 60.
Pattern to spot: the last digits of 12 × 1 to 12 × 10 go 2, 4, 6, 8, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 0
Play the 12 times table game
Seven space missions, from Meteor Blaster to Robot Rumble, all locked to the 12 times table. Keep your shields, build a streak and discover new planets.
PLAY ▶↗ Open the game full screen
Thirty-second warm-up
Just the facts: four choices, instant feedback and a streak counter.
Prefer paper? Print a free 12 times table worksheet, with new numbers every time.
12 times table questions
When do children learn the 12 times table?
The 12 times table goes beyond the Cambridge Stage 4 tables. In England children are expected to know every table up to 12 × 12 by the end of Year 4, aged 8–9. Every child is different, so let them play at their own pace.
What is the hardest fact in the 12 times table?
12 × 12 = 144 and 12 × 7 = 84. 'Ten and two' gets them both.
How can my child learn the 12 times table fast?
Five minutes a day: read the chart aloud once, try the tricks above, then play the 12s game or quick quiz. Answering from memory every day is what makes facts stick.
Is the game free?
Yes. It's free, with no adverts and no sign-up, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.