Ten times plus two times
12 × 7 = (10 × 7) + (2 × 7) = 70 + 14 = 84.
The 12 times table is the final challenge on many school lists. It is easier than it looks, because every fact can be built from the 10s and 2s.
12 times table chart
- 12 × 1 =12
- 12 × 2 =24
- 12 × 3 =36
- 12 × 4 =48
- 12 × 5 =60
- 12 × 6 =72
- 12 × 7 =84
- 12 × 8 =96
- 12 × 9 =108
- 12 × 10 =120
- 12 × 11 =132
- 12 × 12 =144
Tricks for the 12 times table
Think in dozens
A dozen eggs is 12. Two boxes make 24 and three make 36. Everyday dozens give the table meaning.
Double the 6 times table
6 × 8 = 48, so 12 × 8 = 96. The 12s are double the 6s and four times the 3s.
Tricky facts to watch
12 × 7 = 84, 12 × 8 = 96, 12 × 9 = 108 and 12 × 12 = 144 need the most attention. 144 even has its own name: a gross.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to learn the 12 times table?
Master the 10s and 2s first, then combine them. Short daily rounds work far better than one long session.
Which facts in the 12 times table are hardest?
12 × 7 = 84, 12 × 8 = 96, 12 × 9 = 108 and 12 × 12 = 144 need the most attention. 144 even has its own name: a gross.