12 times table: trick and speed drill
Times 10 plus times 2. Then put it to work with a free 60-second drill.
The trick for the 12 times table
Times 10 plus times 2. 12 × n = 10 × n + 2 × n. It is the most useful table for prices and time, which is why it appears so often in tests.
- 12 × 7 = 70 + 14 = 84
- 12 × 37 = 370 + 74 = 444
- 12 × 12 = 120 + 24 = 144
How the drill works
You get 60 seconds of 12 times table questions in both directions: multiplication like 12 × 7 and division like 84 ÷ 12. 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 12 times table, 1 to 12
| Sum | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 × 11 | 132 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 |
Also called the twelve times table, the 12x table, or multiplying by 12.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest way to learn the 12 times table?
Learn one shortcut (times 10 plus times 2) 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 12 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 12 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.