The 3 times table
The 3 times table is the first table that feels like real work. Counting in threes helps at the start: 3, 6, 9, 12. And once you know the 3 multiplication table, a handy digit trick lets you check every answer.
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The 3 times table
- 1 × 3 = 3
- 2 × 3 = 6
- 3 × 3 = 9
- 4 × 3 = 12
- 5 × 3 = 15
- 6 × 3 = 18
- 7 × 3 = 21
- 8 × 3 = 24
- 9 × 3 = 27
- 10 × 3 = 30
- 11 × 3 = 33
- 12 × 3 = 36
The digit trick
Add up the digits of any answer in the 3 times table and you always get 3, 6 or 9. Take 3 × 7 = 21: 2 + 1 = 3. And 3 × 8 = 24: 2 + 4 = 6. If the digits don't add up to 3, 6 or 9, check again.
The tricky ones
The ones to watch are 3 × 7 = 21, 3 × 8 = 24 and 3 × 12 = 36.
Practice with a game
Have fun with the 3 times table in one of these games.
Math and Colors 2
Bounce through the matching color and the right answer.
Froggy Times Tables
Help a running frog jump over logs and pick the right answer.
Multiplication Race
Race against kids from other schools by answering fast.
Math Path
Roll a ball down a fast road and through the right answer.
All times tables
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