18 times table: trick and speed drill
Times 20, take two lots away. Then put it to work with a free 60-second drill.
The trick for the 18 times table
Times 20, take two lots away. 18 × n = 20 × n − 2 × n. It is also double the 9 times table.
- 18 × 7 = 140 − 14 = 126
- 18 × 9 = 180 − 18 = 162
- 18 × 12 = 240 − 24 = 216
How the drill works
You get 60 seconds of 18 times table questions in both directions: multiplication like 18 × 7 and division like 126 ÷ 18. 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 18 times table, 1 to 12
| Sum | Answer |
|---|---|
| 18 × 1 | 18 |
| 18 × 2 | 36 |
| 18 × 3 | 54 |
| 18 × 4 | 72 |
| 18 × 5 | 90 |
| 18 × 6 | 108 |
| 18 × 7 | 126 |
| 18 × 8 | 144 |
| 18 × 9 | 162 |
| 18 × 10 | 180 |
| 18 × 11 | 198 |
| 18 × 12 | 216 |
Also called the eighteen times table, the 18x table, or multiplying by 18.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest way to learn the 18 times table?
Learn one shortcut (times 20, take two lots away) 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 18 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 18 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.