Tables 1 to 30 with Easy Tricks to Remember

Here are the complete tables 1 to 30, followed by easy tricks and fun home activities that help children remember them without tears.

Most schools expect tables up to 10 by Class 2–3, up to 20 by Class 4–5, and tables up to 30 are useful for faster calculation in higher classes.

Why Tables Still Matter

Calculators exist, but quick recall of tables makes division, fractions, LCM, algebra and percentages all easier. A child who knows 7 × 8 = 56 instantly can spend their thinking power on the actual problem.

Multiplication Tables 1 to 10 (Sample)

×	6	7	8	9	10
1	6	7	8	9	10
2	12	14	16	18	20
3	18	21	24	27	30
4	24	28	32	36	40
5	30	35	40	45	50
6	36	42	48	54	60
7	42	49	56	63	70
8	48	56	64	72	80
9	54	63	72	81	90
10	60	70	80	90	100

Tables 1–30 follow the same multiply-straight-through pattern — e.g. 23 × 7 = 161, 27 × 9 = 243, 30 × 8 = 240. Use the tricks below instead of memorising every single row up to 30.

Easy Tricks for Tricky Tables

Table of 9 — the finger trick: hold up all 10 fingers. To find 9 × 4, fold down the 4th finger: 3 fingers to the left (tens) and 6 to the right (ones) = 36. Digit pattern: 09, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90 — tens digit goes up, ones digit goes down.

Table of 11: for 11 × 1 to 11 × 9, write the digit twice (11 × 6 = 66). For two-digit numbers, add the two digits and put the sum in the middle: 11 × 23 → 2(2+3)3 = 253.

Table of 12: 12 × n = 10n + 2n. 12 × 7 = 70 + 14 = 84; 12 × 9 = 90 + 18 = 108. The same idea works for 13–19: 17 × 6 = 60 + 42 = 102.

Table of 25 — think of money: 25, 50, 75, 100… every 4 steps adds 100. Shortcut: 25 × n = n × 100 ÷ 4. 25 × 8 = 800 ÷ 4 = 200.

Tables 20–30: 20 table = double the 2 table + a zero. 21–29 = split into 20 + the extra (23 × 6 = 120 + 18 = 138). 30 table = the 3 table with a zero.

Two rules that halve the work: order doesn't matter (7 × 8 = 8 × 7), and doubles help (8 table = 4 table doubled: 8 × 7 = double of 28 = 56).

Fun Ways to Learn Tables at Home

• Skip-count while climbing stairs — one step per number: 3, 6, 9, 12…
• Table of the week — stick one table on the fridge, quiz one question a day at breakfast.
• Dice game — roll two dice and multiply; first correct answer scores a point.
• Shopping maths — "One pencil is ₹6. How much for 7?"
• Flashcards with a timer, once accuracy is good.
• Reverse questions — "What times 6 gives 42?" builds division too.

For parents: keep sessions short (5–10 minutes), stay calm, and praise effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should a child learn tables 1 to 30?
Most children learn tables up to 10 by around 7–8 years and up to 20 by 9–10 years. Tables up to 30 are helpful from Class 5–6 onwards.

What is the easiest way to learn the 9 table?
The finger trick, or the pattern where the tens digit goes up by one while the ones digit goes down by one.

How long does it take to learn tables 1 to 20?
With 10 minutes of daily practice, many children become confident in a few months.