Practise Your 12 Times Table

This activity is about multiplying by 12.

 

Let's look at the twelve times table below:

 

1 x 12 = 12

2 x 12 = 24

3 x 12 = 36

4 x 12 = 48

5 x 12 = 60

6 x 12 = 72

7 x 12 = 84

8 x 12 = 96

9 x 12 = 108

10 x 12 = 120

11 x 12 = 132

12 x 12 = 144

 

Once you have learnt your other times tables (1 - 11) then the twelves is quite easy, as you've already learnt the facts. 

For example, if we know 6 x 12 = 72, we also know 12 x 6 = 72

 

 

If you come across one you don't know from memory, here is a little tip that uses your 2 and 10 times tables!

 

Find 7 x 12

Step 1: 7 x 10 = 70

Step 2: 7 x 2 = 14

Step 3: 70 +14 = 84

7 x 12 = 84

 

Let's try an example question together!

 

Example

A cookie has 9 chocolate chips. 

How many chocolate chips do 12 cookies have?

What is 9 times 12?

 

Answer

Step 1: 9 x 10 = 90

Step 2: 9 x 2 = 18

Step 3: 90 +18 = 108

9 × 12 = 108

 

Now try the questions for yourself.