Master the 6 Times Table
Learn multiplication table of 6 with our proven 5-step plan, interactive games, and comprehensive practice tools
What is the 6 Times Table?
The 6 times table shows the results when any number is multiplied by 6. It represents repeated addition of 6 or counting in groups of 6. The brilliant strategy for learning the 6 times table is understanding that it's exactly double the 3 times table. Since 6 = 3 × 2, if you know that 3 × 7 = 21, then 6 × 7 is simply double that: 42. This powerful connection makes the 6 times table much easier to learn and provides instant calculation ability when the 3 times table is already mastered.
The products in the 6 times table follow predictable patterns: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, and so on. A remarkable property is that all multiples of 6 are even numbers, ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Additionally, there's a fascinating pattern: when an even number is multiplied by 6, the product ends in the same even number. For example, 6 × 2 = 12 (ends in 2), 6 × 4 = 24 (ends in 4), 6 × 6 = 36 (ends in 6), 6 × 8 = 48 (ends in 8). This unique pattern provides instant verification for even multipliers!
Another helpful strategy is the "5 groups plus 1 group" method. Since students typically know the 5 times table well, they can calculate 6× by finding 5× and adding one more group. For example, 6 × 7: calculate 5 × 7 = 35, then add one more 7 to get 42. The 6 times table is also special because all its multiples are divisible by both 2 and 3, making them multiples of both tables. Understanding the 6 times table creates connections across multiple mathematical concepts and prepares students for the 9 and 12 times tables through the relationship with the 3 times table.
The 5-Step Learning Plan
Our proven 5-step plan uses progressive, research-backed methods to help students master the 6 times table through interactive learning. Each step builds upon the previous one, ensuring both understanding and automatic recall. This systematic approach is used in schools worldwide and recommended by mathematics educators for effective times table mastery.
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View & Repeat
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Drag & Drop
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Shuffled Practice
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Multiple Choice
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Earn Diploma
📖 Step 1a: View, Read Aloud and Repeat
Familiarize yourself with the 6 times table by viewing and reading each multiplication fact aloud. Click on each fact to hear it repeated. Notice that every answer is double the 3 times table!
✏️ Step 1b: Fill In Sequence
Test your knowledge! Fill in all the answers in sequence. Once complete, click 'Check' to see your results. Get them all right to move forward!
🎯 Step 2: Drag the Right Answer
Match each multiplication fact with its correct answer by dragging. This interactive game reinforces your double-the-3s strategy!
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🔀 Step 3: Shuffled Practice
Practice the 6 times table in random order! This builds true automaticity. Fill in all answers and press 'Check' to see your score.
✅ Step 4: Multiple Choice Quiz
Answer all 15 questions correctly! Each question tests your 6 times table knowledge from different angles.
🏆 Step 5: Tables Diploma Challenge
Prove your mastery! Answer all 24 questions correctly to earn your official 6 Times Table Diploma. This is the ultimate test!
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🎮 Memory Times Table Game
Match the multiplication facts with their answers in this fun memory card game! Find all pairs to win.
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📊 6 Times Table Chart
Here's a complete reference chart showing the 6 times table from 6 × 1 to 6 × 20. Notice how all answers are even and the relationship to the 3 times table!
The Double-3 & Even Number Patterns
The 6 times table has two powerful patterns: First, every answer is exactly double the 3 times table. For example, 3 × 7 = 21, so 6 × 7 = 42 (double of 21). This relationship makes mental calculation easy! Second, all products are even numbers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Even more remarkable: when an even number is multiplied by 6, the product ends in that same even digit. For instance: 6 × 2 = 12 (ends in 2), 6 × 4 = 24 (ends in 4), 6 × 6 = 36 (ends in 6), 6 × 8 = 48 (ends in 8). This unique pattern provides instant verification for even multipliers and shows the beautiful mathematical relationships within multiplication!
📚 Educational Facts About the 6 Times Table
🔢 All Even Numbers
Every product in the 6 times table is even, ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Remarkably, when an even number is multiplied by 6, the product ends in that same even digit! 6×2=12, 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.
✖️ Double the 3s
The most powerful strategy: 6× is always double 3×. If you know 3 × 7 = 21, then 6 × 7 = 42 (double it). This builds on prior knowledge and makes the 6 times table much easier!
📈 5 Plus 1 Strategy
Another helpful method: calculate 5× and add one more group. For 6 × 7: find 5 × 7 = 35, then add 7 more to get 42. This works especially well for 6×3, 6×5, 6×6, and 6×9.
🔄 Multiple of Both 2 & 3
All multiples of 6 are divisible by both 2 and 3 since 6 = 2 × 3. This means every 6× answer appears in both the 2 and 3 times tables, creating powerful mathematical connections!
⚡ Foundation for 12s
The 6 times table prepares students for the 12 times table. Since 12 = 6 × 2, mastering 6s makes 12s easy: just double the 6 times table answers! This creates the chain: 3→6→12.
🌍 Real-World Sixes
Understanding "6 times" helps with everyday situations: hexagons have 6 sides, insects have 6 legs, eggs come in cartons of 6 or 12. These real connections make math meaningful and practical!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the 6 times table important to learn?
A: The 6 times table is essential because it demonstrates powerful mathematical relationships—it's double the 3 times table and bridges to the 12 times table. Understanding that 6 = 2 × 3 shows how multiplication facts are interconnected. All multiples of 6 are divisible by both 2 and 3, providing insights into factors and divisibility. The 6 times table teaches the important strategy of building new facts from known facts (doubling 3s), which is a fundamental problem-solving skill. It also appears frequently in real-world contexts like hexagons (6 sides), insects (6 legs), time (60 minutes), and packaging (6-packs).
Q: How long does it take to master the 6 times table?
A: Most students can learn the 6 times table in 2-3 weeks with consistent daily practice, especially if they already know the 3 times table. Because the "double the 3s" strategy is so effective, students who have mastered the 3 times table often learn the 6s quickly. Building automaticity—instant recall without thinking—typically requires 3-4 weeks of daily 10-15 minute practice sessions. Students who understand the relationship between 3 and 6 (doubling) and practice both the "double 3s" and "5 plus 1" strategies usually progress faster than those relying solely on rote memorization.
Q: What is the "double the 3s" strategy for the 6 times table?
A: The "double the 3s" strategy is the most powerful method for learning the 6 times table: simply double any 3 times table answer to get the 6 times table answer. Since 6 = 3 × 2, this works every time. For example, to find 6 × 7: first calculate 3 × 7 = 21, then double it to get 42. This strategy is powerful because it builds on prior knowledge (the 3 times table) rather than requiring memorization of entirely new facts. It demonstrates that 6 groups equals 3 groups plus 3 groups, making the mathematical relationship visible and understandable. This method works for all 6× facts and helps students understand multiplication as a connected system.
Q: What patterns exist in the 6 times table?
A: The 6 times table has several helpful patterns: (1) All answers are even numbers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8, (2) Each answer is exactly double the corresponding 3 times table fact, (3) When an even number is multiplied by 6, the product ends in that same even digit (6×2=12, 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48), (4) All multiples are divisible by both 2 and 3, (5) Products increase by 6 each time (6, 12, 18, 24, 30...). These patterns help students verify answers, make memorization easier, and build number sense. The even-digit-ending pattern for even multipliers is particularly powerful for quick mental verification.
Q: How can I practice the 6 times table at home?
A: Use our comprehensive 5-step plan starting with viewing and repeating, then progressing through sequenced practice, drag-and-drop games, shuffled practice, multiple choice, and the diploma challenge. Supplement with activities that emphasize the "double the 3s" strategy: write 3× and 6× tables side-by-side to show the doubling relationship, practice the "5 plus 1" method for certain facts, skip count by 6s during activities, point out groups of 6 in real life (hexagons, insects, egg cartons, 6-packs), and compare answers to both 2 and 3 times tables. Practice for 10-15 minutes daily rather than long occasional sessions. Make it concrete by using manipulatives to show 6 groups equals 3 groups doubled.
Q: When should children learn the 6 times table?
A: Children typically learn the 6 times table in 3rd or 4th grade (ages 8-10), after mastering the 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, and 10s tables. The 6 times table is usually taught after the 3 times table is solid, since the "double the 3s" strategy makes learning so much easier. Most educational approaches recommend learning 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 before tackling 6. The key prerequisite is fluency with the 3 times table—when children can quickly recall 3× facts and understand the concept of doubling, they're ready for the 6 times table. Some curricula teach 6, 7, 8, and 9 as a group since they can all be derived from earlier tables through strategies.
💡 Tips for Success
✓ Master 3s First
Ensure solid knowledge of the 3 times table before starting 6s. The double-the-3s strategy only works if students can quickly recall 3× facts. This foundation is crucial!
✓ Use Double-the-3s
Teach explicitly: to find 6×, first find 3× and double it. For 6 × 8: calculate 3 × 8 = 24, then 24 + 24 = 48. This powerful strategy makes 6s easy!
✓ Recognize Even Pattern
All answers are even: 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. Even better: even × 6 ends in that even digit (6×4=24, 6×6=36). This provides instant verification of answers!
✓ Use 5 Plus 1
For some facts, calculate 5× and add one more group. For 6 × 9: find 5 × 9 = 45, then add 9 to get 54. Works great for 6×3, 6×5, 6×6, and 6×9!
✓ Compare 3s and 6s
Write 3× and 6× tables side-by-side. Show how every 6× answer is exactly double the 3× answer. This visual comparison reinforces the doubling relationship beautifully!
✓ Connect to 12s Later
Once 6s are mastered, show how 12 is double 6. Build the doubling chain: 3→6→12. This makes learning multiple tables efficient and reveals mathematical connections!
About the Author
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