Maths

Tables Drill

Class 3

🎯 Learning Objectives

Recall multiplication tables from 2 to 12 quickly and accurately.
Use tips and tricks to remember difficult tables (9s finger trick, doubling method).
Solve speed drill exercises to build fluency.
Answer mixed-order multiplication questions without hesitation.
Apply multiplication tables to solve real-life word problems.
Recognise patterns in multiplication tables (odd/even, digit sums).

📖 Let Us Begin!

Multiplication tables are the building blocks of mathematics. When you know your tables by heart, you can solve problems faster — whether it's calculating the cost of 7 pencils at ₹6 each, finding how many runs a batsman scored in 8 overs at 6 runs per over, or sharing 36 sweets equally among 4 friends.

In Class 3, you need to master tables from 2 to 12. This lesson will help you revise all tables, learn smart tricks to remember them, and practise until you can answer any multiplication fact in seconds!

Quick Revision: Tables 2 to 12

Here are all the tables you need to know. Read them aloud, cover the answers, and test yourself!

Table of 2

2 × 1 = 2 | 2 × 2 = 4 | 2 × 3 = 6 | 2 × 4 = 8 | 2 × 5 = 10

2 × 6 = 12 | 2 × 7 = 14 | 2 × 8 = 16 | 2 × 9 = 18 | 2 × 10 = 20

Table of 3

3 × 1 = 3 | 3 × 2 = 6 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 3 × 4 = 12 | 3 × 5 = 15

3 × 6 = 18 | 3 × 7 = 21 | 3 × 8 = 24 | 3 × 9 = 27 | 3 × 10 = 30

Table of 4

4 × 1 = 4 | 4 × 2 = 8 | 4 × 3 = 12 | 4 × 4 = 16 | 4 × 5 = 20

4 × 6 = 24 | 4 × 7 = 28 | 4 × 8 = 32 | 4 × 9 = 36 | 4 × 10 = 40

Table of 5

5 × 1 = 5 | 5 × 2 = 10 | 5 × 3 = 15 | 5 × 4 = 20 | 5 × 5 = 25

5 × 6 = 30 | 5 × 7 = 35 | 5 × 8 = 40 | 5 × 9 = 45 | 5 × 10 = 50

Table of 6

6 × 1 = 6 | 6 × 2 = 12 | 6 × 3 = 18 | 6 × 4 = 24 | 6 × 5 = 30

6 × 6 = 36 | 6 × 7 = 42 | 6 × 8 = 48 | 6 × 9 = 54 | 6 × 10 = 60

Table of 7

7 × 1 = 7 | 7 × 2 = 14 | 7 × 3 = 21 | 7 × 4 = 28 | 7 × 5 = 35

7 × 6 = 42 | 7 × 7 = 49 | 7 × 8 = 56 | 7 × 9 = 63 | 7 × 10 = 70

Table of 8

8 × 1 = 8 | 8 × 2 = 16 | 8 × 3 = 24 | 8 × 4 = 32 | 8 × 5 = 40

8 × 6 = 48 | 8 × 7 = 56 | 8 × 8 = 64 | 8 × 9 = 72 | 8 × 10 = 80

Table of 9

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

Table of 10

10 × 1 = 10 | 10 × 2 = 20 | 10 × 3 = 30 | 10 × 4 = 40 | 10 × 5 = 50

10 × 6 = 60 | 10 × 7 = 70 | 10 × 8 = 80 | 10 × 9 = 90 | 10 × 10 = 100

Table of 11

11 × 1 = 11 | 11 × 2 = 22 | 11 × 3 = 33 | 11 × 4 = 44 | 11 × 5 = 55

11 × 6 = 66 | 11 × 7 = 77 | 11 × 8 = 88 | 11 × 9 = 99 | 11 × 10 = 110

Table of 12

12 × 1 = 12 | 12 × 2 = 24 | 12 × 3 = 36 | 12 × 4 = 48 | 12 × 5 = 60

12 × 6 = 72 | 12 × 7 = 84 | 12 × 8 = 96 | 12 × 9 = 108 | 12 × 10 = 120

Tips and Tricks for Remembering Tables

Some tables are tricky! Here are smart ways to remember them:

🖐️ The Finger Trick for Table of 9

Hold both hands in front of you with all 10 fingers up. To multiply 9 by any number (1 to 10), fold down that finger from the left.

Example: 9 × 4

Fold down the 4th finger from the left. Count fingers to the left of the folded finger = 3. Count fingers to the right = 6. Answer = 36!

Example: 9 × 7

Fold down the 7th finger. Left = 6, Right = 3. Answer = 63!

This works for 9 × 1 all the way to 9 × 10!

Finger trick for 9 times table — showing hands with fingers demonstrating 9x4=36

✖️ Doubling Trick for Even Tables

If you know one table, you can find the next even table by doubling!

Table of 4 = Double the table of 2

2 × 6 = 12, so 4 × 6 = 24 (double of 12)

Table of 6 = Double the table of 3

3 × 7 = 21, so 6 × 7 = 42 (double of 21)

Table of 8 = Double the table of 4

4 × 8 = 32, so 8 × 8 = 64 (double of 32)

🔟 Easy Tricks for Tables of 10 and 11

Table of 10: Just add a zero! 10 × 7 = 70, 10 × 12 = 120.

Table of 11 (up to 9): Repeat the digit! 11 × 3 = 33, 11 × 7 = 77.

Table of 11 (10 and above): 11 × 10 = 110, 11 × 11 = 121, 11 × 12 = 132.

🔄 The Swap Trick (Commutative Property)

Remember: a × b = b × a. If you forget 7 × 8, think of 8 × 7 instead — same answer (56)! You only need to learn half the facts.

🔢 Digit Sum Trick for Table of 9

In the 9 times table, the digits of every answer add up to 9:

9 × 2 = 18 → 1 + 8 = 9 | 9 × 3 = 27 → 2 + 7 = 9 | 9 × 4 = 36 → 3 + 6 = 9

9 × 5 = 45 → 4 + 5 = 9 | 9 × 6 = 54 → 5 + 4 = 9 | 9 × 7 = 63 → 6 + 3 = 9

Also notice: the tens digit is always one less than the number you multiply by!

5️⃣ Table of 5 Pattern

All answers in the 5 times table end in 0 or 5.

Multiply by an even number → ends in 0 (5 × 4 = 20, 5 × 8 = 40)

Multiply by an odd number → ends in 5 (5 × 3 = 15, 5 × 7 = 35)

Multiplication Grid (Tables 2–12)

This grid shows all multiplication facts at a glance. Find one number on the top row and another on the left column — where they meet is the answer!

Colourful multiplication grid showing tables 2 to 12 in matrix format

×	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30	33	36
4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48
5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60
6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72
7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84
8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96
9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108
10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120
11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110	121	132
12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144

Speed Drill: How Fast Can You Go?

Try to answer each one in under 3 seconds. Cover the answers and test yourself!

⚡ Round 1: Tables 2, 3, 4

2 × 7 = ?	3 × 5 = ?	4 × 9 = ?	2 × 8 = ?	3 × 6 = ?
4 × 7 = ?	2 × 9 = ?	3 × 8 = ?	4 × 6 = ?	3 × 9 = ?

⚡ Round 2: Tables 5, 6, 7

5 × 8 = ?	6 × 7 = ?	7 × 4 = ?	5 × 9 = ?	6 × 6 = ?
7 × 8 = ?	5 × 7 = ?	6 × 9 = ?	7 × 6 = ?	6 × 8 = ?

⚡ Round 3: Tables 8, 9, 10

8 × 7 = ?	9 × 6 = ?	10 × 8 = ?	8 × 9 = ?	9 × 4 = ?
10 × 7 = ?	8 × 6 = ?	9 × 8 = ?	10 × 9 = ?	8 × 8 = ?

⚡ Round 4: Tables 11, 12

11 × 6 = ?	12 × 4 = ?	11 × 8 = ?	12 × 7 = ?	11 × 9 = ?
12 × 8 = ?	11 × 7 = ?	12 × 9 = ?	12 × 6 = ?	11 × 12 = ?

Real-Life Uses of Multiplication Tables

Multiplication is everywhere in daily life! Here are some examples from India:

🛒 Shopping: Ravi buys 7 notebooks at ₹8 each. Total cost = 7 × 8 = ₹56.

🏏 Cricket: A batsman scores 6 runs every over. In 9 overs = 6 × 9 = 54 runs.

🍬 Sharing: Meena has 48 toffees to share equally among 6 friends. Each gets 48 ÷ 6 = 8 toffees (using 6 × 8 = 48).

🚌 Transport: A school bus makes 4 trips daily. Each trip carries 12 students. Total = 4 × 12 = 48 students.

🌳 Planting: A farmer plants 9 rows of mango saplings with 11 saplings in each row. Total = 9 × 11 = 99 saplings.

⭐ Key Points to Remember

Tables 2 to 12 must be memorised for quick mental maths.
Finger trick for 9: Fold the nth finger — left digits give tens, right digits give ones.
Doubling trick: Table of 4 = double of 2; Table of 6 = double of 3; Table of 8 = double of 4.
Table of 5: Answers always end in 0 or 5.
Table of 10: Just add a zero to the number.
Table of 11 (1–9): Repeat the digit (11 × 4 = 44).
Swap trick: 7 × 8 = 8 × 7 = 56. Order doesn't matter!
Digit sum of 9s table: Digits always add up to 9 (e.g., 9 × 6 = 54, 5+4 = 9).
Practice daily — even 5 minutes of tables drill builds speed and confidence.

Finished learning? Now test what you know!

🎯 Quick Quiz — Test Yourself!

Answer these questions right here. You get instant feedback — no paper needed!

Score: 0 / 8

1. 3 × 9 = ?

3 × 9 = 27.

2. 8 × 8 = ?

8 × 8 = 64.

3. 6 × 6 = ?

6 × 6 = 36.

4. 4 × 8 = ?

4 × 8 = 32.

5. 5 × 9 = ?

5 × 9 = 45.

6. 7 × 3 = ?

7 × 3 = 21.

7. 8 × 9 = ?

8 × 9 = 72.

8. 7 × 7 = ?

7 × 7 = 49.

Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks (Speed Drill — answer as fast as you can!)

1. 6 × 7 =

2. 8 × 9 =

3. 7 × 7 =

4. 9 × 6 =

5. 12 × 8 =

6. 11 × 7 =

7. 4 × 9 =

8. 8 × 8 =

9. 3 × 12 =

10. 7 × 9 =

B. Mixed Tables (Write the product)

1. 9 × 8 =

2. 5 × 12 =

3. 11 × 11 =

4. 7 × 6 =

5. 12 × 12 =

C. Find the Missing Number

1. 6 × = 42

2. × 9 = 81

3. 8 × = 56

4. × 7 = 84

5. 11 × = 99

D. Word Problems (Show your working)

1. Arjun buys 8 pens at ₹7 each. How much does he pay in total?

2. A cricket team scores exactly 6 runs in each of 11 overs. What is the total score?

3. Sita has 9 packets of bindis. Each packet has 12 bindis. How many bindis does she have altogether?

4. A shopkeeper arranges 7 rows of bangles on a display. Each row has 8 bangles. How many bangles are there in total?

5. Ravi's mother buys 6 kg of rice at ₹12 per kg. What is the total cost?

E. True or False

1. 7 × 8 = 54.

2. 9 × 9 = 81.

3. 12 × 5 = 55.

4. 6 × 6 = 36.

5. 11 × 8 = 88.

🎨 Activity: Tables Challenge with a Friend

What you need: A friend or family member, a timer (phone or clock), and a pencil.

How to play:

One person calls out a multiplication question (e.g., "7 times 8!").
The other person answers as fast as possible.
Use a timer — try to answer 10 questions in under 30 seconds!
Take turns being the questioner and the answerer.
Keep score: 1 point for each correct answer. Who gets more points?

Challenge level: Start with tables 2–5, then move to 6–9, then try 10–12. Can you do all tables mixed up?

Bonus: Make flash cards! Write the question on one side (e.g., 8 × 7) and the answer on the other (56). Shuffle and practise daily.

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Mathematics

Tables Drill

Class 3 | CBSE / NCERT / ICSE

Name: Class: Date:

Learning Objectives

Recall multiplication tables from 2 to 12 quickly and accurately.
Use tips and tricks to remember difficult tables.
Solve speed drill exercises and word problems using tables.

Introduction

Multiplication tables are the building blocks of mathematics. When you know your tables by heart, you can solve problems faster — whether it's calculating costs, cricket scores, or sharing equally. Master tables 2 to 12 with this drill!

Quick Revision: Tables 2 to 12

×	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
3	3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30
4	4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40
5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50
6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90
10	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100
11	11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110
12	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120

Tips and Tricks

Finger Trick for 9: Hold 10 fingers up. Fold the nth finger. Left = tens, Right = ones.
Example: 9 × 4 → fold 4th finger → 3 left, 6 right = 36.

Doubling Trick: Table of 4 = double of 2. Table of 6 = double of 3. Table of 8 = double of 4.
Table of 10: Add a zero. Table of 11 (1-9): Repeat the digit.
Swap Trick: 7 × 8 = 8 × 7 = 56. Order doesn't matter!
9s Digit Sum: Digits always add to 9 (e.g., 9×7=63, 6+3=9).

⭐ Key Points

Tables 2–12 must be memorised for quick mental maths.
Finger trick for 9: fold nth finger, read tens and ones.
Doubling: 4=2×2, 6=3×2, 8=4×2.
Table of 5 ends in 0 or 5. Table of 10: add zero.
Swap trick: a × b = b × a.
Practice daily for speed and confidence!

A. Fill in the Blanks — Speed Drill (10)

1. 6 × 7 =

2. 8 × 9 =

3. 7 × 7 =

4. 9 × 6 =

5. 12 × 8 =

6. 11 × 7 =

7. 4 × 9 =

8. 8 × 8 =

9. 3 × 12 =

10. 7 × 9 =

B. Mixed Tables (5)

1. 9 × 8 =

2. 5 × 12 =

3. 11 × 11 =

4. 7 × 6 =

5. 12 × 12 =

C. Find the Missing Number (5)

1. 6 × = 42

2. × 9 = 81

3. 8 × = 56

4. × 7 = 84

5. 11 × = 99

D. Word Problems (5)

1. Arjun buys 8 pens at ₹7 each. How much does he pay in total?

2. A cricket team scores exactly 6 runs in each of 11 overs. What is the total score?

3. Sita has 9 packets of bindis. Each packet has 12 bindis. How many bindis altogether?

4. A shopkeeper arranges 7 rows of bangles with 8 bangles in each row. How many bangles in total?

5. Ravi's mother buys 6 kg of rice at ₹12 per kg. What is the total cost?

E. True or False (5)

1. 7 × 8 = 54.

2. 9 × 9 = 81.

3. 12 × 5 = 55.

4. 6 × 6 = 36.

5. 11 × 8 = 88.

🎨 Activity: Tables Challenge with a Friend

Play with a friend! One person calls out a multiplication question, the other answers as fast as possible. Use a timer — try to answer 10 questions in under 30 seconds! Take turns and keep score. Start with tables 2–5, then try 6–9, then 10–12 mixed.

Bonus: Make flash cards — question on one side, answer on the other. Shuffle and practise daily!

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×	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30	33	36
4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48
5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60
6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72
7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84
8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96
9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108
10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120
11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110	121	132
12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144

×	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
3	3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30
4	4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40
5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50
6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90
10	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100
11	11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110
12	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120

×	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30	33	36
4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48
5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60
6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72
7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84
8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96
9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108
10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120
11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110	121	132
12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144

×	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
3	3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30
4	4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40
5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50
6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90
10	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100
11	11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110
12	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120

×	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30	33	36
4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48
5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60
6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72
7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84
8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96
9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108
10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120
11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110	121	132
12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120	132	144

×	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
3	3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30
4	4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40
5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50
6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90
10	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100
11	11	22	33	44	55	66	77	88	99	110
12	12	24	36	48	60	72	84	96	108	120