10 Times Table
Master the 10 times table with tips, patterns, and interactive practice. Below you will find every fact from 10 × 1 through 10 × 12, along with helpful strategies to make learning easier.
10 × 1 through 10 × 12
| Equation | Answer |
|---|---|
| 10 × 1 | 10 |
| 10 × 2 | 20 |
| 10 × 3 | 30 |
| 10 × 4 | 40 |
| 10 × 5 | 50 |
| 10 × 6 | 60 |
| 10 × 7 | 70 |
| 10 × 8 | 80 |
| 10 × 9 | 90 |
| 10 × 10 | 100 |
| 10 × 11 | 110 |
| 10 × 12 | 120 |
Tips for Learning
The simplest table: just add a zero. 10 × 7 = 70. Children usually master this table instantly.
Patterns to Notice
Every answer ends in 0. The answer is simply the multiplier with a zero appended.
Fun Fact
Our decimal number system is base-10, likely because humans have 10 fingers.
How to Learn the 10 Times Table Step by Step
- Show the rule: multiplying by 10 adds a zero to the end of any number.
- Practice with objects: "10 bags of 7 apples = 70 apples" — just add a zero.
- Connect to place value: multiplying by 10 moves each digit one place to the left.
- Practice all 12 facts rapidly — this table should be the fastest.
- Use 10s as a bridge: "10 × 8 = 80, so 9 × 8 = 80 - 8 = 72."
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Mistake: Writing 10 × 0 = 10 instead of 0
Fix: Zero groups of anything is still zero. 10 × 0 = 0, not 10.
Mistake: Adding two zeros (10 × 7 = 700)
Fix: Only one zero is added when multiplying by 10. Two zeros would be ×100.
Real-World Examples
- Fingers — 6 people have 10 × 6 = 60 fingers total.
- Dimes (10 cents) — 9 dimes = 10 × 9 = 90 cents.
- Bowling pins — 10 pins × 5 frames knocked down = 10 × 5 = 50 pins.
Related Times Tables
The 10 times table is the bridge to the 5s (half of 10s) and the 9s (10 × n minus n). It also connects to place value — the foundation of all multi-digit arithmetic.
Quick Trick
Just add a zero! 10×7 = 70. The easiest table of all.
Practice Activities
- Money counting: count dimes (10¢ each) to reach $1.00.
- Metric magic: convert centimeters to millimeters (×10).
- Place value: write numbers and show how ×10 shifts each digit left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I even practice the 10 times table?
Yes! Even though the rule is simple, practicing builds automatic recall speed and reinforces place-value understanding.
How does the 10 times table help with other tables?
Knowing 10 × n lets children calculate 9 × n (subtract n) and 11 × n (add n) mentally.
When should children learn the 10 times table?
It should be one of the first tables taught, often alongside 1s, 2s, and 5s. Most children can understand the "add a zero" rule as early as age 5.
Does the "add a zero" rule work for decimals?
For whole numbers, yes. For decimals, it is better to teach it as "move the decimal point one place right." But for ages 5-8, the "add a zero" rule is perfectly sufficient.
Is the 10 times table the easiest multiplication table?
Along with the 1 times table, yes. The consistent "add a zero" pattern makes it immediately predictable, which is why it is taught early to build multiplication confidence.