One group of…
1 × 8 means one group of 8, so the answer is 8. Picture a single basket holding 8 apples.
The 1 times table is the gentlest start: multiplying any number by 1 leaves it exactly the same. It teaches the big idea behind multiplication, “groups of”, without a single tricky fact.
1 times table chart
- 1 × 1 =1
- 1 × 2 =2
- 1 × 3 =3
- 1 × 4 =4
- 1 × 5 =5
- 1 × 6 =6
- 1 × 7 =7
- 1 × 8 =8
- 1 × 9 =9
- 1 × 10 =10
- 1 × 11 =11
- 1 × 12 =12
Tricks for the 1 times table
Flip it around
8 × 1 is also 8. Swapping the numbers never changes the answer, and that idea halves the work in every other table.
Don’t mix it up with adding
A common slip is adding 1 instead: 6 × 1 = 6, but 6 + 1 = 7. Saying “one group of six” out loud helps.
Tricky facts to watch
There are no hard facts in this table. The only things to watch are 1 × 1 = 1 (not 2) and the difference between × 1 and + 1.
Quick check: 5 questions
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Ready to master the 1s?
Play a quick round of the 1 times table in Wembuno. The game brings back the facts your child finds hardest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to learn the 1 times table?
Explain that × 1 means “one group of”, then play a few quick rounds. Most children master this table in one or two sessions.
Which facts in the 1 times table are hardest?
There are no hard facts in this table. The only things to watch are 1 × 1 = 1 (not 2) and the difference between × 1 and + 1.