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Last updated on August 5, 2025

Tables from 1 to 10

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A multiplication table is a tool that helps us find the result when we multiply numbers. Learning times tables helps children understand multiplication, a foundational math operation used in many aspects of daily life, from counting money to understanding time. In this topic, we will focus on tables from 1 to 10.

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Multiplication Tables 1 to 10

The Babylonians, over 4000 years ago, were the first to use multiplication tables with clay tablets. We can still use multiplication tables just like they did. Learning tables from 1 to 10 helps 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.

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Table of 1 to 5

Learning the tables from 1 to 5 makes math much easier, as they form 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 5.

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Table of 6 to 10

Now that you know the first five 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, where you just add a zero after each number from 1 to 9. Such patterns will help you memorize times tables.

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Multiplication chart 1 to 10

Here’s a multiplication chart for numbers 1 to 10! 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 10 in a go! Let’s dive in and make multiplication simple and exciting.

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Tips to memorize multiplication tables 1 to 10

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, and 10.
These have simple patterns that are followed, which makes them easier to memorize.
Once you get the hang of these, you can move to the larger 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, distributing candies equally among friends.

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, and 8:
Start by doubling numbers.
For the table of 2, just add 2 each time.
For 4, double the 2’s table.
For 8, double the 4’s table.
The pattern is all about doubling numbers step by step.

For 3, 6, and 9:
The 3’s table follows a pattern of adding 3 every time.
The 6’s table is just double the 3’s table.
For the 9’s table, the one's digits count down from 9 to 0 in reverse order.

For 5 and 10:
The 5’s table is easy since the numbers end in 0 or 5.
For 10, just add a zero after the number.

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Common mistakes and how to avoid them in multiplication tables 1 to 10

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.

Mistake 1

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Confusing multiplication with addition

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Multiplication is a repeated addition. Children might be confused between the two. For example, 6 × 5 = 30; instead of multiplying 6 by 5, they may just add 6 with 5 (6 + 5 = 11), which gives an incorrect answer.

Mistake 2

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Overlooking the pattern that the times table follows

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Children find the multiplication table difficult to learn as they ignore the pattern each table follows, which helps in memorizing the tables. For example, not recognizing that the table of 5 ends in 0 or 5.

Mistake 3

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Incorrectly multiplying by 0

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Children incorrectly multiply by 0, thinking it gives the same result as multiplying by 1. Keep in mind that anything multiplied by 0 equals 0. For example, saying 8 × 0 = 8 instead of 8 × 0 = 0.

Mistake 4

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Not memorizing multiplication tables

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Kids sometimes rely too much on calculators or counting, even for lower multiplication tables. For example, 5 × 3 may be counted as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 instead of recalling it immediately.

Mistake 5

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Confusing multiplicand with multiplier

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Getting confused about which number is the multiplicand and which is the multiplier can lead to incorrect answers. The multiplicand is the number being multiplied, while the multiplier tells you how many times to multiply the multiplicand. For example, in 7 × 8, 7 is the multiplicand and 8 is the multiplier. The order does not change the result: 7 × 8 = 8 × 7.

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Solved examples on multiplication tables 1 to 10

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Problem 1

A bakery bakes 30 loaves of bread per hour. How many loaves will it bake in 7 hours?

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The bakery will bake 210 loaves of bread in 7 hours.

Explanation

Multiply the number of loaves baked per hour by the number of hours. 30 × 7 = 210

The bakery will bake 210 loaves of bread in 7 hours.

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Problem 2

Find the missing number: 8 × __ = 56.

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The missing number is 7.

Explanation

Dividing 56 ÷ 8, we get 7. 8 × 7 = 56. Then we multiply 8 and 7 to get 56.

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Problem 3

A toy costs ₹50. How much will 4 such toys cost?

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The total cost for 4 toys is ₹200.

Explanation

Multiply the price of one toy by 4. 50 × 4 = 200

The total cost for 4 toys is ₹200.

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FAQs on multiplication tables 1 to 10

1.Is 100 in the 10 times table?

Yes, 100 is in the 10 times table because 10 × 10 = 100.

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2.How can one quickly verify if the number is in the 5 times table?

Check if the number ends in 0 or 5. If it does, it is in the 5 times table. For example, 25, 40, and 55 are all in the 5 times table.

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3.Check if 81 is in the 9 times table.

Yes, 81 is in the 9 times table because 9 × 9 = 81.

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4.How do you identify patterns in the 5 times table?

Numbers in the 5 times table end in 0 and 5 alternately, for example, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30...

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5.Is 64 in the 8 times tables?

Yes, 64 is in the 8 times table because 8 × 8 = 64.

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Important Glossaries for Tables 1 to 10

  • Multiplicand: The number you are multiplying. For example, in 7 × 5 = 35, the number 7 is the multiplicand.

 

  • Multiplier: The number that tells you how many times the multiplicand should be multiplied. For example, in 7 × 4 = 28, the multiplier is 4 as we multiply 7 four times.

 

  • Skip counting: Adding by the same number repeatedly. For example, skip counting by 2: 2, 4, 6, 8...

 

  • Multiple: A number you get when you multiply a number by any integer. For example, 12 is a multiple of 4 because 4 × 3 = 12.

 

  • Product: The result of multiplying two numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.
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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.

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