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How to Use a Multiplication Chart to Learn Times Tables

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Start with the 1, 2, 5, and 10 times tables, then move to 3, 4, and 9, and save 6, 7, and 8 for last. Use the interactive chart on this page to tap any square and light up its row and column. Because 3 × 7 equals 7 × 3, you only need to memorize half the grid.

Do it now, right here

Tap a square to light up its row and column.

Step by step

  1. Open the Chart tab and pick a 10 or 12 size to start.
  2. Tap any square to highlight its row and column and see how factors meet.
  3. Study 1, 2, 5, and 10 first, then switch to One table to focus on 3, 4, and 9.
  4. Finish with 6, 7, and 8, then test yourself in the Practice tab.

At a glance

GroupTablesWhy learn in this order
Easiest patterns1, 2, 5, 10Simple counting and ending digits
Medium patterns3, 4, 9Double 2s for 4s; tens trick for 9s
Hardest facts6, 7, 8Fewer new facts left thanks to symmetry

Related questions

Why does symmetry cut the chart in half?

Multiplication works both ways, so 3 × 7 and 7 × 3 give the same 21. Once you know one, you already know the other.

Should I start with a 10×10 or 12×12 chart?

Start with 10×10 to master the core facts, then switch the Size selector to 12 or 20 when you are ready.

How do I check if I memorized a table?

Go to the Practice tab, select just that table, and run a 10-question round.

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Updated November 14, 2026.