6 Times Table
Master the 6 times table with tips, patterns, and interactive practice. Below you will find every fact from 6 × 1 through 6 × 12, along with helpful strategies to make learning easier.
6 × 1 through 6 × 12
| Equation | Answer |
|---|---|
| 6 × 1 | 6 |
| 6 × 2 | 12 |
| 6 × 3 | 18 |
| 6 × 4 | 24 |
| 6 × 5 | 30 |
| 6 × 6 | 36 |
| 6 × 7 | 42 |
| 6 × 8 | 48 |
| 6 × 9 | 54 |
| 6 × 10 | 60 |
| 6 × 11 | 66 |
| 6 × 12 | 72 |
Tips for Learning
For even numbers, 6 × n has the same ones digit as n. Example: 6 × 4 = 24 (ones digit 4), 6 × 8 = 48 (ones digit 8).
Patterns to Notice
Multiples of 6 are always even and always divisible by both 2 and 3.
Fun Fact
A standard die has 6 faces, and the opposite faces always add up to 7.
How to Learn the 6 Times Table Step by Step
- Make sure your child knows the 2 and 3 times tables — 6 = 2 × 3.
- Show the doubling shortcut: 6 × n = double (3 × n). Work through examples.
- For even multipliers, point out the matching ones digit: 6×2=12, 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.
- Practice the harder facts: 6×7=42, 6×8=48, 6×9=54 need the most repetition.
- Connect to dice games: rolling two dice and adding the dots uses numbers up to 12 — similar to 6× facts.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Mistake: Confusing 6×7=42 and 6×8=48
Fix: Use the rhyme: "6 times 8 is 48" or anchor to 6×6=36 and count up by 6.
Mistake: Mixing up 6×9=54 with 6×8=48
Fix: Check with the 9s digit-sum rule: 5+4=9, so 54 is correct for ×9.
Real-World Examples
- Egg cartons hold 6 eggs — 4 cartons = 6 × 4 = 24 eggs.
- Dice faces — a board game with 7 dice has 6 × 7 = 42 total faces.
- Insect legs — all insects have 6 legs, so 8 insects have 6 × 8 = 48 legs.
Related Times Tables
The 6 times table is double the 3 times table and triple the 2 times table. If your child struggles with 6s, have them calculate 3 × n and double the result.
Quick Trick
Use the 3×2 shortcut: multiply by 3 first, then double the answer.
Practice Activities
- Egg carton math: fill rows of 6 in an egg carton and count.
- Dice pairs: roll two dice, if the sum is a multiple of 6, score a point.
- Hexagon hunt: find hexagons in nature and count their 6 sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a shortcut for the 6 times table?
If you know the 3 times table, just double: 6 × 7 = 3 × 7 × 2 = 21 × 2 = 42.
When should my child tackle the 6 times table?
After mastering 2s, 3s, and 5s. Since 6 = 2 × 3, knowing both of those tables makes 6s much easier.
What is the matching ones digit trick for 6s?
When you multiply 6 by an even number, the ones digit of the answer matches the even number: 6×2=12, 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48. This only works for even multipliers.
Why is 6 × 7 = 42 hard to remember?
It falls in the "danger zone" (6×7, 7×8, 8×9) where neither number has a simple pattern. The classic mnemonic: "If 6 × 7 = 42, that is the answer to life, the universe, and everything."
How many 6× facts are truly new if my child already knows 1-5 tables?
Only six: 6×6=36, 6×7=42, 6×8=48, 6×9=54, 6×11=66, and 6×12=72. Everything else was already covered in an earlier table.