Printable Multiplication Charts — Pick Your Range
Every chart is a one-page PDF. The colored diagonal marks the square numbers (1, 4, 9, 16 …), which helps students spot the mirror pattern.
Full-Size Multiplication Chart 1-1000
A full 1000 × 1000 grid cannot be read on paper, so this PDF lists the 1 to 20 tables multiplied up to 1000. Use it to look up larger products without a calculator.
Blank Multiplication Chart to Fill In
Same grid with empty boxes. Students write the answers from memory, which is what moves facts into long-term recall. Each sheet has a space for name, date and time.
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From my classroom: I use the blank chart for 10 minutes a day, five days in a row. The children fill in the numbers themselves. Their speed, their accuracy and how well they remember the tables all improve. Start with the easier rows (1, 2, 5, 10) and leave the 6s, 7s and 8s for last.
Interactive Multiplication Chart
Tap any box to see the full equation. Switch to Blank to hide the answers, or Quiz to test yourself.
Which Chart for Which Grade?
| Grade | Chart | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 1-5 or 1-10 | Multiplication as repeated addition |
| 3rd | 1-10 or 1-12 | Learning facts through 10, then 11s and 12s |
| 4th | 1-12, then 1-15 | Quick recall during multi-digit work |
| 5th | 1-20 or 1-100 | Fractions, decimals, long division |
| 6th | 1-20, 1-25 or 1-100 | Factoring and pre-algebra |
In the US, the Common Core standard 3.OA.C.7 expects students to know all products of two one-digit numbers from memory by the end of Grade 3.
Teacher’s note: I teach Grades 2 and 3. I give Grade 2 the 1-10 chart and Grade 3 the 1-12 chart, so each child learns the tables at their own level.
What Is a Multiplication Chart and How Do You Read It?
A multiplication chart is a grid that shows the answer to every multiplication fact in one place. The numbers along the top row and the left column are the factors, and each box inside the grid is their product. It is also called a times table chart or multiplication table, and in some countries the Pythagorean table.
- Find the first number in the left column.
- Find the second number in the top row.
- Follow the row across and the column down. The box where they meet is the answer. Example: row 7, column 8 → 56.
Mistakes I see in class: children often mix up the row and the column. Some also confuse 6 × 8 (48) with 6 × 9 (54). Practicing on the chart is what clears up this confusion.
For division, work backwards. Find the dividend (56) inside the chart, go across to the divisor (7) at the start of its row, then up to the top of its column for the quotient (8). The four facts 7 × 8, 8 × 7, 56 ÷ 7 and 56 ÷ 8 make one fact family, so learning one fact gives you all four.
How to Learn the Times Tables Faster
1. Learn in this order
1s, 2s, 5s, 10s first (they have obvious patterns), then 3s, 4s, 9s, 11s, and 6s, 7s, 8s last. By then most of the hard facts are already known from the other tables.
2. Use the commutative property: only half the chart needs memorizing
3 × 8 and 8 × 3 are both 24. This is the commutative property: the order of the factors does not change the product. Everything on one side of the colored diagonal is a mirror of the other side, so a 12 × 12 chart has 78 facts to learn, not 144.
3. Use the patterns
- 0s and 1s: any number × 0 is 0 (the zero property), and any number × 1 stays the same (the identity property).
- Skip counting: every row counts up by its own number. The 4s row is 4, 8, 12, 16 …
- 9s: the digits add up to 9 (18, 27, 36 …) up to 9 × 10.
- 5s: every answer ends in 0 or 5.
- 11s (1-9): repeat the digit. 11 × 7 = 77.
- Even rule: if either number is even, the answer is even.
4. Practice a little every day
Five to ten minutes daily works better than one long session a week. Use the filled chart to learn, then a blank chart or the quiz to test. The facts most students get stuck on are 6 × 7, 6 × 8, 7 × 8 and 8 × 8, so give them extra time. One trick that helps: split a factor into easier parts. 7 × 8 = 7 × 5 + 7 × 3 = 35 + 21 = 56. This is called the distributive property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a multiplication chart the same as a times table?
Almost. A times table lists one number’s facts (3 × 1, 3 × 2 …). A multiplication chart puts all the tables into one grid so you can compare them and see patterns.
What size multiplication chart should I print?
1-10 for beginners, 1-12 for most elementary students, 1-20 for students heading into middle school, and 1-100 as a lookup chart. See the grade guide.
How do I print the chart so it fits the page?
Charts up to 1-30 fit on Letter or A4 paper as they are. For 1-50 and 1-100, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings, or print on 11 × 17 paper.
How long should my child practice each day?
5 to 10 minutes a day is enough. First let your child practice with the filled chart, then fill in a blank chart from memory. This is what I recommend to the parents of my students.
Can students use a multiplication chart on a test?
It depends on the test. Some allow reference charts, especially for younger students or students with accommodations. Ask the teacher or check the test rules.
Can I use these charts in my classroom?
Yes. You can print and copy them for personal and classroom use. Please do not sell them or upload the files to another website. See the terms.
When was the multiplication table invented?
The oldest known multiplication tables are on Babylonian clay tablets about 4,000 years old. The square grid used today came much later.