The 5 Times Table

Everything you need to learn the 5 times table, from 5 × 1 = 5 to 5 × 12 = 60.

The 5 times table is one of the friendliest: every answer ends in 5 or 0, and you can read it straight off a clock.

5 times table chart

Odd numbers × 5 end in 5 (5 × 7 = 35); even numbers × 5 end in 0 (5 × 8 = 40).

5 × 8 is half of 10 × 8. Half of 80 is 40, so 5 × 8 = 40.

Each number on a clock face adds 5 minutes. When the minute hand points to 9, it’s 45 minutes past, and 5 × 9 = 45.

5 × 7 = 35 and 5 × 9 = 45 are the ones most often mixed up. The clock trick is especially helpful for these two.

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Play a quick round of the 5 times table in Wembuno. The game brings back the facts your child finds hardest.

What is the fastest way to learn the 5 times table?

Count in 5s using a clock or your hands, then use “half of ten times” for bigger facts like 5 × 12 = 60.

Which facts in the 5 times table are hardest?

5 × 7 = 35 and 5 × 9 = 45 are the ones most often mixed up. The clock trick is especially helpful for these two.