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An easy way to learn the 7 times table

Multiply by 5, then add 2 more groups of the number.

1. 7 × 8
2. 5 × 8 = 40
3. 2 × 8 = 16
4. 40 + 16 = 56

1. Multiply by 5: 7 × 8 starts with 40.
2. Add 2 more 8s: 40 + 16 = 56.

Examples

• 7 × 8: 40 + 16 = 56
• 7 × 6: 30 + 12 = 42

Why it works

7 groups is 5 groups plus 2 groups. The 5s and the 2s are usually the easiest tables to know.

Try it: 10 questions

The 7 times table

• 7 × 1 = 7
• 7 × 2 = 14
• 7 × 3 = 21
• 7 × 4 = 28
• 7 × 5 = 35
• 7 × 6 = 42
• 7 × 7 = 49
• 7 × 8 = 56
• 7 × 9 = 63
• 7 × 10 = 70
• 7 × 11 = 77
• 7 × 12 = 84

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

Flash cards (PDF)

Common questions

Why is the 7 times table the hardest?

7 doesn't split into easy pieces the way 4 (2 × 2) or 9 (10 − 1) does. The good news: if you know the 2s to the 6s, only 7 × 7 = 49 and 7 × 8 = 56 are new.

Is there a way to remember 7 × 8?

Count 5, 6, 7, 8: 56 = 7 × 8.

More tricks: 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12. Or take the 1-minute multiplication test.