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Times tables grid and chart (free printable)

4-minute read By the Happy Little Doers team

The short answer

A times tables grid shows every answer from 1 × 1 to 12 × 12. Run one finger along a row and one down a column, and the answer is where they meet.

Download our free grid, a blank one to fill in, and a chart with every table written out.

Times tables grid from 1 to 12

Download the free times tables grid and chart

The basics

How to use a times tables grid

The grid is best for spotting patterns. Practising out loud is what helps the tables stick.

Reading the grid

To find 4 × 7, put one finger on 4 down the side and one on 7 along the top. Slide them in until they meet: 28.

Patterns to spot

  • The 10s all end in 0.
  • The 5s end in 5 or 0.
  • The shaded squares on the diagonal are the square numbers: 1, 4, 9, 16 and so on.
  • Every answer appears twice, because 3 × 8 is the same as 8 × 3. That halves the facts to learn.

Fill it in

The blank grid is a good check. Fill in one table at a time, then compare with the full grid.

Which order to learn times tables

Most schools in the UK teach them in the same order, and most children learn all of them by the end of Year 4.

  • Year 2: the 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
  • Year 3: the 3, 4 and 8 times tables.
  • Year 4: all the tables up to 12 × 12, with the multiplication tables check in June.

Our guide to learning times tables at home has games and tips for each stage.

Our times tables

Times tables for your wall and the table

A grid on the wall to look at every day, and cards to practise with.

Questions

Times tables grid: your questions

What is a times tables grid?

A square chart with the numbers 1 to 12 along the top and down the side. Each square shows the two numbers multiplied together.

Can I print it on A3?

Yes. Choose A3 in your printer settings and it scales up. For something sturdier, our Times Table Grid Wall Print is A3 on thick matte board.

What is the difference between the grid and the chart?

The grid shows every answer in one square. The chart writes each table out in a list, 1 × 4 = 4 and so on, which is easier for reading out loud.

When is the multiplication tables check?

In June of Year 4. Children answer 25 questions up to 12 × 12, with 6 seconds for each.

Is the printable free?

Yes. It's free to print at home or in the classroom. There are more in our free printables library.

How much is delivery?

UK delivery is free on orders over £50.