The finger trick
Hold up 10 fingers. For 9 × 4, fold down your 4th finger. There are 3 fingers to its left and 6 to its right: 36. It works up to 9 × 10.
The 9 times table is packed with patterns, and it comes with a famous finger trick that makes it one of the most fun to learn.
9 times table chart
- 9 × 1 =9
- 9 × 2 =18
- 9 × 3 =27
- 9 × 4 =36
- 9 × 5 =45
- 9 × 6 =54
- 9 × 7 =63
- 9 × 8 =72
- 9 × 9 =81
- 9 × 10 =90
- 9 × 11 =99
- 9 × 12 =108
Tricks for the 9 times table
Ten times, minus one group
9 × 7 = (10 × 7) − 7 = 70 − 7 = 63.
Digits that add up to 9
From 9 × 2 to 9 × 10, the digits of the answer add up to 9: 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90. The tens digit is always one less than the number you multiply by.
Tricky facts to watch
9 × 6 = 54, 9 × 7 = 63 and 9 × 8 = 72 are often swapped. The “one less” rule helps: for 9 × 8 the tens digit is 7, and 7 + 2 = 9, so the answer is 72.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to learn the 9 times table?
Teach the finger trick first for instant wins, then “ten times minus one group” for 9 × 11 = 99 and 9 × 12 = 108.
Which facts in the 9 times table are hardest?
9 × 6 = 54, 9 × 7 = 63 and 9 × 8 = 72 are often swapped. The “one less” rule helps: for 9 × 8 the tens digit is 7, and 7 + 2 = 9, so the answer is 72.