3 Times Table
Tricks and shortcuts for the Three Times Table.
The 3 Times Table
1 x 3 = 3
2 x 3 = 6
3 x 3 = 9
4 x 3 = 12
5 x 3 = 15
6 x 3 = 18
7 x 3 = 21
8 x 3 = 24
9 x 3 = 27
10 x 3 = 30
11 x 3 = 33
12 x 3 = 36
3 Times Table Pattern
1 x 3 = 3
2 x 3 = 6
3 x 3 = 9
4 x 3 = 12
5 x 3 = 15
6 x 3 = 18
7 x 3 = 21
8 x 3 = 24
9 x 3 = 27
10 x 3 = 30
11 x 3 = 33
12 x 3 = 36
Every other multiple is even.
3 Times Table Trick
Multiply by 2 instead of 3, then add the multiplier
5 x 3 = ?
Instead work out
5 x 2 = 10
Then add the multiplier
10 + 5 = 15
* Learn your 2 times table extremely well before using this trick!
3 Times Table Facts
- Adding the multiple’s digits will also add up to be a multiple of the 3 times table.
8 x 3 = 2 4
2 + 4 = 6 (6 is a multiple of 3 times table) - If every other multiple is even, all the other numbers will be odd
- Understand visually how this multiplication table works by colouring in a 100 square.

Printable 3 Times Table
A printable multiplication table with useful table tricks.
* PDF Format

Colour the 3 times table on a 100 Square
Count on 3 at a time to find each multiple

Practice The 3 Times Table
Print a worksheet for the 3 times table.
When you’ve mastered it, add division, the reverse operation.