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The 5 times table trick

Multiply by 10, then halve it.

1. 5 × 8
2. 10 × 8 = 80
3. 80 ÷ 2 = 40

1. Multiply by 10: 5 × 8 starts with 80.
2. Halve it: 80 ÷ 2 = 40.

Examples

• 5 × 8: 80 ÷ 2 = 40
• 5 × 7: 70 ÷ 2 = 35

Why it works

5 is half of 10, so 5 groups is half of 10 groups.

Try it: 10 questions

The 5 times table

• 5 × 1 = 5
• 5 × 2 = 10
• 5 × 3 = 15
• 5 × 4 = 20
• 5 × 5 = 25
• 5 × 6 = 30
• 5 × 7 = 35
• 5 × 8 = 40
• 5 × 9 = 45
• 5 × 10 = 50
• 5 × 11 = 55
• 5 × 12 = 60

Printable sheet (PDF) The trick, the full table and 20 practice problems with answers, on one page.

Flash cards (PDF)

Common questions

Why do answers in the 5 times table end in 0 or 5?

Every multiple of 5 is half of a multiple of 10. Even numbers give answers ending in 0, odd numbers give answers ending in 5.

More tricks: 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12. Or take the 1-minute multiplication test.