10 times table: trick and speed drill
Add a zero. Then put it to work with a free 60-second drill.
The trick for the 10 times table
Add a zero. Every number shifts one place to the left. The skill to practise here is speed of reading and typing, not the maths.
- 10 × 58 = 580
- 10 × 7 = 70
- 10 × 123 = 1230
How the drill works
You get 60 seconds of 10 times table questions in both directions: multiplication like 10 × 7 and division like 70 ÷ 10. Type the answer and it is accepted the moment it is right. Your scores, best and slowest facts are saved on your device, so you can see the table getting quicker.
The 10 times table, 1 to 12
| Sum | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 × 11 | 110 |
| 10 × 12 | 120 |
Also called the ten times table, the 10x table, or multiplying by 10.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest way to learn the 10 times table?
Learn one shortcut (add a zero) and then drill it under a timer for a minute a day. Speed comes from repetition, not from reading the table.
How do I check a 10 times table answer quickly?
Estimate first: round the other number to the nearest 10 and multiply. If your answer is far from the estimate, recheck it.
Is the 10 times table tested in trading interviews?
Trading firm arithmetic tests use mixed questions rather than one table, but fast table facts are what make the bigger sums quick.