Learning the multiplication table 2 to 20 is one of the simplest ways to boost confidence in mathematics. Yet many students struggle with learning and understanding it because they approach it the wrong way—by forcing repetition instead of understanding patterns. The truth is, multiplication tables are full of patterns, rhythms, and visual clues that make learning them not only easier but actually fun.
In this article, you’ll discover fast, clever, and student-friendly tricks to master tables from 2 to 20 in under 10 minutes. No rote learning. No stress. Just smart learning.
Multiplication Tables 2 to 20
Table of 2
2 × 1 = 2
2 × 2 = 4
2 × 3 = 6
2 × 4 = 8
2 × 5 = 10
2 × 6 = 12
2 × 7 = 14
2 × 8 = 16
2 × 9 = 18
2 × 10 = 20
Table of 3
1 × 3 = 3
2 × 3 = 6
3 × 3 = 9
4 × 3 = 12
5 × 3 = 15
6 × 3 = 18
7 × 3 = 21
8 × 3 = 24
9 × 3 = 27
10 × 3 = 30
Table of 4
1 × 4 = 4
2 × 4 = 8
3 × 4 = 12
4 × 4 = 16
5 × 4 = 20
6 × 4 = 24
7 × 4 = 28
8 × 4 = 32
9 × 4 = 36
10 × 4 = 40
Table of 5
1 × 5 = 5
2 × 5 = 10
3 × 5 = 15
4 × 5 = 20
5 × 5 = 25
6 × 5 = 30
7 × 5 = 35
8 × 5 = 40
9 × 5 = 45
10 × 5 = 50
Table of 6
1 × 6 = 6
2 × 6 = 12
3 × 6 = 18
4 × 6 = 24
5 × 6 = 30
6 × 6 = 36
7 × 6 = 42
8 × 6 = 48
9 × 6 = 54
10 × 6 = 60
Table of 7
1 × 7 = 7
2 × 7 = 14
3 × 7 = 21
4 × 7 = 28
5 × 7 = 35
6 × 7 = 42
7 × 7 = 49
8 × 7 = 56
9 × 7 = 63
10 × 7 = 70
Table of 8
1 × 8 = 8
2 × 8 = 16
3 × 8 = 24
4 × 8 = 32
5 × 8 = 40
6 × 8 = 48
7 × 8 = 56
8 × 8 = 64
9 × 8 = 72
10 × 8 = 80
Table of 9
1 × 9 = 9
2 × 9 = 18
3 × 9 = 27
4 × 9 = 36
5 × 9 = 45
6 × 9 = 54
7 × 9 = 63
8 × 9 = 72
9 × 9 = 81
10 × 9 = 90
Table of 10
1 × 10 = 10
2 × 10 = 20
3 × 10 = 30
4 × 10 = 40
5 × 10 = 50
6 × 10 = 60
7 × 10 = 70
8 × 10 = 80
9 × 10 = 90
10 × 10 = 100
Table of 11
1 × 11 = 11
2 × 11 = 22
3 × 11 = 33
4 × 11 = 44
5 × 11 = 55
6 × 11 = 66
7 × 11 = 77
8 × 11 = 88
9 × 11 = 99
10 × 11 = 110
Table of 12
1 × 12 = 12
2 × 12 = 24
3 × 12 = 36
4 × 12 = 48
5 × 12 = 60
6 × 12 = 72
7 × 12 = 84
8 × 12 = 96
9 × 12 = 108
10 × 12 = 120
Table of 13
1 × 13 = 13
2 × 13 = 26
3 × 13 = 39
4 × 13 = 52
5 × 13 = 65
6 × 13 = 78
7 × 13 = 91
8 × 13 = 104
9 × 13 = 117
10 × 13 = 130
Table of 14
1 × 14 = 14
2 × 14 = 28
3 × 14 = 42
4 × 14 = 56
5 × 14 = 70
6 × 14 = 84
7 × 14 = 98
8 × 14 = 112
9 × 14 = 126
10 × 14 = 140
Table of 15
1 × 15 = 15
2 × 15 = 30
3 × 15 = 45
4 × 15 = 60
5 × 15 = 75
6 × 15 = 90
7 × 15 = 105
8 × 15 = 120
9 × 15 = 135
10 × 15 = 150
Table of 16
1 × 16 = 16
2 × 16 = 32
3 × 16 = 48
4 × 16 = 64
5 × 16 = 80
6 × 16 = 96
7 × 16 = 112
8 × 16 = 128
9 × 16 = 144
10 × 16 = 160
Table of 17
1 × 17 = 17
2 × 17 = 34
3 × 17 = 51
4 × 17 = 68
5 × 17 = 85
6 × 17 = 102
7 × 17 = 119
8 × 17 = 136
9 × 17 = 153
10 × 17 = 170
Table of 18
1 × 18 = 18
2 × 18 = 36
3 × 18 = 54
4 × 18 = 72
5 × 18 = 90
6 × 18 = 108
7 × 18 = 126
8 × 18 = 144
9 × 18 = 162
10 × 18 = 180
Table of 19
1 × 19 = 19
2 × 19 = 38
3 × 19 = 57
4 × 19 = 76
5 × 19 = 95
6 × 19 = 114
7 × 19 = 133
8 × 19 = 152
9 × 19 = 171
10 × 19 = 190
Table of 20
1 × 20 = 20
2 × 20 = 40
3 × 20 = 60
4 × 20 = 80
5 × 20 = 100
6 × 20 = 120
7 × 20 = 140
8 × 20 = 160
9 × 20 = 180
10 × 20 = 200
Why Learning the Table 2 to 20 Matters
Multiplication tables are the backbone of almost everything in arithmetic—division, algebra, fractions, percentages, and even competitive exam questions. Students who know their tables:
- Solve sums faster
- Make fewer calculation mistakes
- Understand bigger math concepts better
- Gain confidence in mental math
The good news? You don’t need to memorize each table individually. When you understand patterns, you master everything faster.
Table 2 to 20 Patterns Every Student Should Know
Before we jump into individual tricks, notice these patterns that work across all tables:
1. Every even-number table ends with an even number
That means tables 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 always end with 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.
2. Every odd-number table ends with an alternating pattern of odd and even
Like 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19.
3. Bigger tables (12-20) often use simpler tables (2-10)
You already know most of them without realizing.
Once you see these patterns, the mystery behind tables disappears.
Fast and Smart Tricks for Each Table (2 to 20)
Below are extremely quick ways for students to master each table without memorizing line-by-line.
Table of 2 – The Easiest of All
Trick:
Just double the number.
- 2 × 4 → double 4 → 8
- 2 × 7 → double 7 → 14
Once students understand “2 means double,” the table is instantly solved.
Table of 3 – Use the Add-3 Pattern
Just keep adding 3 repeatedly.
0 → +3 → 3 → +3 → 6 → +3 → 9 → +3 → 12…
The rhythm helps students memorize it naturally.
Table of 4 – Double the Double
4 is 2 times 2, so:
4 × n = double of (2 × n)
Examples:
- 4 × 6 = double of 12 → 24
- 4 × 8 = double of 16 → 32
This one hack cracks the full table.
Table of 5 – Ends with 0 or 5
Super simple pattern:
- Even multiplier → ends with 0
- Odd multiplier → ends with 5
Example:
5×1=5, 5×2=10, 5×3=15, 5×4=20…
Kids love this because it feels magical.
Table of 6 – Use the 3 + 3 Trick
6 is 3+3, so:
6 × n = (3 × n) + (3 × n)
Example:
6 × 7 = 21 + 21 = 42
Most students know the 3 table; this extends it easily.
Table of 7 – The Mirror Trick
Many find 7 tough, but here’s a pattern:
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
From 21 (3×7) onward, you’ll notice:
- Units digit increases by 1
- Tens digit increases slowly creating a stepping rhythm
Students who read it aloud with rhythm remember it easily.
Table of 8 – Double the 4 Table
Since 8 = 4 × 2:
8 × n = double of (4 × n)
Example:
4×6 = 24 → double = 48
By using 2× and 4× tables, the 8 table becomes effortless.
Table of 9 – The Finger Trick
A student favorite.
For 9 × n:
- Bend the nth finger
- Count fingers before the bent one → tens place
- Count fingers after → ones place
Example:
For 9 × 7 → bend finger 7 → tens = 6, ones = 3 → 63
Works every time.
Bonus:
Digit sum of 9’s answers always = 9
(18 → 1+8=9, 27→2+7=9…)
Table of 10 – Always Ends with Zero
Just attach a 0 to the number:
10×4 = 40
10×8 = 80
Quick, clean, easy.
Table of 11 – The Mirror Table
For numbers 1–9:
Just repeat the digit.
11×3 = 33
11×7 = 77
For 11×10+, use addition:
11×12 = (12×10)+(12×1) = 120+12 = 132
Table of 12 – Double the 6 Table or Add 10+2
Two simple hacks:
Option 1:
12 = 6 + 6
6×n + 6×n
Option 2:
12×n = (10×n) + (2×n)
Example:
12×8 = 80 + 16 = 96
Tables 13 to 20 – Use Split-and-Add
Large tables scare students, but the trick is to break numbers.
Example: 14 × 6
= (10×6) + (4×6)
= 60 + 24
= 84
Example: 17 × 8
= (10×8) + (7×8)
= 80 + 56
= 136
This single method cracks all big tables.
10-Minute Learning Plan for Table 2 to 20
Here’s a simple plan teachers and students can follow:
Minute 1–2:
Learn patterns of even and odd tables.
Minute 3–4:
Use doubling tricks (2, 4, 8).
Minute 5:
Master the 5, 10, 11 tables using the last-digit patterns.
Minute 6:
Use the 9-finger trick.
Minute 7–8:
Split and Add method for 12–20.
Minute 9–10:
Do a rapid-fire test and revise weak spots.
With this, students can confidently recall any multiplication answer in seconds.
Why These Tricks Work Better Than Rote Memorization
Most students try to memorize tables as plain data, like memorizing phone numbers. But these tricks work because they are:
- Logical
- Pattern-based
- Easy to visualize
- Connected to what students already know
When the brain understands the why, it remembers the what naturally.
Learning Table 2 to 20 Is Easier Than You Think
With the right approach, multiplication tables stop feeling like a burden and start feeling like a game of patterns. Students don’t need hours—they just need smart strategies. The tricks in this article give children a fresh, simple, and enjoyable way to master tables from 2 to 20 in just 10 minutes.
And once these tables become second nature, every part of mathematics becomes easier—from algebra to competitive exams.
If you’re a student, teacher, or parent, use these methods daily for a week. You’ll be surprised by how quickly confidence grows and mistakes disappear. Learning doesn’t have to be hard; it just has to be smart.