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3 times table (with tricks).
The 3 times table from 3 × 1 to 3 × 12, with easy tricks to learn it, free games and a printable worksheet.
| Multiply | Answer |
|---|---|
| 3 × 1 | 3 |
| 3 × 2 | 6 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 |
| 3 × 4 | 12 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 |
| 3 × 6 | 18 |
| 3 × 7 | 21 |
| 3 × 8 | 24 |
| 3 × 9 | 27 |
| 3 × 10 | 30 |
| 3 × 11 | 33 |
| 3 × 12 | 36 |
Tricks for the 3 times table
- Add the digits of any answer in the 3 times table and you get 3, 6 or 9 (3 × 7 = 21 and 2 + 1 = 3).
- 3 × n is double n plus one more n.
- The answers alternate odd and even.
Skip counting in 3s
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 ...
Practise the 3 times table
- Race animal bots in Times Table Race (choose your tables).
- Print free times tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 worksheets with an answer key.
- See every fact in the multiplication chart, or fill in a blank chart.
- Practise online with instant feedback in Maths Practice.
Other tables: 2 times table, 4 times table, or all times tables.
FAQ
3 times table questions
What is the 3 times table?
3 × 1 = 3, 3 × 2 = 6, 3 × 3 = 9, 3 × 4 = 12, 3 × 5 = 15, 3 × 6 = 18, 3 × 7 = 21, 3 × 8 = 24, 3 × 9 = 27, 3 × 10 = 30, 3 × 11 = 33, 3 × 12 = 36.
What is 3 times 7?
3 × 7 = 21. Also 3 × 8 = 24 and 3 × 9 = 27.
How do you learn the 3 times table?
Add the digits of any answer in the 3 times table and you get 3, 6 or 9 (3 × 7 = 21 and 2 + 1 = 3). Practise a few minutes a day, then mix 3s into a quick game or worksheet.
What are the multiples of 3?
The first ten multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30. You can find them by skip counting in 3s.
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