The 9 times table
The 9s are full of patterns, and there's a handy finger trick too. Learn it below, then fly the 9s mission: every question in it uses the 9 times table.
9 times table chart
Skip-count in 9s
Read the 9 times table out loud
Saying the facts in words builds a sound memory children can rely on in class and in tests.
- 9 × 1 · One nine is nine.
- 9 × 2 · Two nines are eighteen.
- 9 × 3 · Three nines are twenty-seven.
- 9 × 4 · Four nines are thirty-six.
- 9 × 5 · Five nines are forty-five.
- 9 × 6 · Six nines are fifty-four.
- 9 × 7 · Seven nines are sixty-three.
- 9 × 8 · Eight nines are seventy-two.
- 9 × 9 · Nine nines are eighty-one.
- 9 × 10 · Ten nines are ninety.
- 9 × 11 · Eleven nines are ninety-nine.
- 9 × 12 · Twelve nines are one hundred and eight.
How to learn the 9 times table
Ten groups take away one
9 × 6 = 10 × 6 (60) − 6 = 54.
Digits make 9
From 9 × 2 to 9 × 10 the digits always add to 9: 18, 27, 36, 45 …
Finger trick
Hold up ten fingers and fold down finger number 4. Three fingers before it, six after: 36.
One less
In 9 × 7 the tens digit is one less than 7, so 6. Then 6 + 3 = 9, so the answer is 63.
Pattern to spot: the last digits of 9 × 1 to 9 × 10 go 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0
Play the 9 times table game
Seven space missions, from Meteor Blaster to Robot Rumble, all locked to the 9 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 9 times table worksheet, with new numbers every time.
9 times table questions
When do children learn the 9 times table?
In Cambridge Primary Mathematics the 9 times table belongs to Stage 4, when most children are about 8–9 years old. Every child is different, so let them play at their own pace.
What is the hardest fact in the 9 times table?
9 × 7 = 63 and 9 × 8 = 72. Check with 'digits make 9'.
How can my child learn the 9 times table fast?
Five minutes a day: read the chart aloud once, try the tricks above, then play the 9s 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.