Last updated on July 2nd, 2025
A multiplication table is a table that helps us solve the result when we multiply numbers. Learning times tables help children understand multiplication, one of the foundational math operations applied to an algebraic system. Times tables can be applied to everyday math problems from counting money to understanding time. In this topic, we will discuss more about tables from 1 to 20.
The Babylonians, 4000 years ago, were the first to use multiplication tables with clay tablets. We can use multiplication tables just like they did. Learning tables from 1 to 20 help in solving math problems quickly and understanding concepts effortlessly. It's like having a handy math shortcut. Let us learn more about times tables step by step.
Learning the tables from 1 to 10 will make math much easier, as they are the building blocks of multiplication. When you multiply by 1, you get the same number, and for 2, you are doubling it each time! Let's look into the tables from 1 to 10.
Now that you know the first ten times tables, let's move on to the next set! These tables will help you multiply even faster. You’ll start noticing some interesting patterns, such as in the tables of 10, just add zero after each number from 1 to 9. Such patterns will help you memorize times tables.
Here’s a multiplication chart for numbers 1 to 20! Think of it like a map that shows how numbers are multiplied. It’s an easy and fun way to get all the answers right away so that you don’t have to do the math every time. With this chart, you can find the result of multiplying any number from 1 to 20 in a go! Let’s dive in and make multiplication simple and exciting.
Kids might find times tables difficult at first, but it gets easier and super exciting with a few tricks.
Here are some engaging tips and tricks to help kids learn multiplication tables, quicker and easier.
Begin with easy times tables:
Start with easier tables like 2, 5, 9, and 10.
These have simple patterns that are followed, which makes it easier to memorize.
Once you get a hang of these, you can move to the bigger numbers.
Example: In the table of 2, start with 2 and double the number as you go.
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Doubling makes this table easy to learn.
Practice with real-life examples:
Try to use real-life situations to get a better understanding of multiplication tables.
For example, calculating the total number of days in weeks.
Identifying patterns:
Each times table follows a pattern.
Let's learn about these patterns.
It will help and make it easier for you to memorize!
For 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16:
Start by doubling numbers.
For the table of 2, just add 2 each time as mentioned above.
For 4, double the 2’s table.
For 8, double the 4’s table, and so on.
The pattern is all about doubling numbers step by step.
For 3, 6, 9, and 18:
The 3’s table follows a pattern of adding 3 every time.
The 6’s table is just double of 3’s table.
For the 9’s table, the one's digits count down from 9 to 0 in reverse order.
For the 13’s table:
Start with 13 and keep adding 13 to each result.
This is followed by a similar pattern.
For 5, 10, 15:
The 5’s table is easy since the numbers end in 0 or 5.
For 10, just add a zero after the number.
For 15, remember that 15 × 1 is 15, 15 × 2 is 30, and so on – just keep adding 15.
It’s normal to make mistakes while learning multiplication tables. Let’s look at some common mistakes kids make when learning multiplication tables and how to avoid them.
An artist paints 30 portraits in a month. How many portraits will they paint in 6 months?
The artist will paint 180 portraits in 6 months.
Multiply the number of portraits painted in a month by the number of months. 30 × 6 = 180
The artist will paint 180 portraits in 6 months.
Find the missing number: 20 × __ = 160.
The missing number is 8.
Dividing 160 ÷ 20, we get 8. 20 × 8 = 160.
Then we multiply 20 and 8 to get 160.
A ticket for a concert costs ₹150. How much will 4 tickets cost?
The total cost for 4 tickets is ₹600.
Multiply the price of one ticket by 4. 150 × 4 = 600
The total cost for 4 tickets is ₹600.
Multiplicand: The number being multiplied in a multiplication operation. For example, in 7 × 5 = 35, the number 7 is the multiplicand.
Multiplier: The number by which the multiplicand is multiplied. For example, in 7 × 4 = 28, the multiplier is 4.
Skip Counting: Adding the same number repeatedly. For example, skip counting by 5: 5, 10, 15, 20…
Multiple: A number you get when you multiply a number by any integer. For example, 10 is a multiple of 5 because 5 × 2 = 10.
Product: The result of multiplying two numbers. For example, in 6 × 7 = 42, the product is 42.
Seyed Ali Fathima S a math expert with nearly 5 years of experience as a math teacher. From an engineer to a math teacher, shows her passion for math and teaching. She is a calculator queen, who loves tables and she turns tables to puzzles and songs.
: She has songs for each table which helps her to remember the tables