7 times table: trick and speed drill
Times 5 plus times 2. Then put it to work with a free 60-second drill.
The trick for the 7 times table
Times 5 plus times 2. 7 is the table most people find slowest. Split it: 7 × n = 5 × n + 2 × n. Remember 7 × 8 = 56 with “5, 6, 7, 8”.
- 7 × 9 = 45 + 18 = 63
- 7 × 12 = 60 + 24 = 84
- 7 × 26 = 130 + 52 = 182
How the drill works
You get 60 seconds of 7 times table questions in both directions: multiplication like 7 × 7 and division like 49 ÷ 7. 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 7 times table, 1 to 12
| Sum | Answer |
|---|---|
| 7 × 1 | 7 |
| 7 × 2 | 14 |
| 7 × 3 | 21 |
| 7 × 4 | 28 |
| 7 × 5 | 35 |
| 7 × 6 | 42 |
| 7 × 7 | 49 |
| 7 × 8 | 56 |
| 7 × 9 | 63 |
| 7 × 10 | 70 |
| 7 × 11 | 77 |
| 7 × 12 | 84 |
Also called the seven times table, the 7x table, or multiplying by 7.
Questions people ask
What is the fastest way to learn the 7 times table?
Learn one shortcut (times 5 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 7 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 7 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.