The 3 times table
The 3s grow out of the 2s: one more group each time. Learn it below, then fly the 3s mission: every question in it uses the 3 times table.
3 times table chart
Skip-count in 3s
Read the 3 times table out loud
Saying the facts in words builds a sound memory children can rely on in class and in tests.
- 3 × 1 · One three is three.
- 3 × 2 · Two threes are six.
- 3 × 3 · Three threes are nine.
- 3 × 4 · Four threes are twelve.
- 3 × 5 · Five threes are fifteen.
- 3 × 6 · Six threes are eighteen.
- 3 × 7 · Seven threes are twenty-one.
- 3 × 8 · Eight threes are twenty-four.
- 3 × 9 · Nine threes are twenty-seven.
- 3 × 10 · Ten threes are thirty.
- 3 × 11 · Eleven threes are thirty-three.
- 3 × 12 · Twelve threes are thirty-six.
How to learn the 3 times table
Double, then one more
3 × 7 = double 7 (14) + one more 7 = 21.
Digit-sum check
Add the digits of any answer: 12 → 1 + 2 = 3, 27 → 2 + 7 = 9. You always get 3, 6 or 9.
Clap and count
Skip-count with a clap on each number: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 … Rhythm helps the facts stick.
Pattern to spot: the last digits of 3 × 1 to 3 × 10 go 3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 8, 1, 4, 7, 0
Play the 3 times table game
Seven space missions, from Meteor Blaster to Robot Rumble, all locked to the 3 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 3 times table worksheet, with new numbers every time.
3 times table questions
When do children learn the 3 times table?
In Cambridge Primary Mathematics the 3 times table belongs to Stage 3, when most children are about 7–8 years old. Every child is different, so let them play at their own pace.
What is the hardest fact in the 3 times table?
3 × 7 = 21 and 3 × 8 = 24 are the ones children mix up. Use 'double, then one more' to check.
How can my child learn the 3 times table fast?
Five minutes a day: read the chart aloud once, try the tricks above, then play the 3s 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.