Time to tackle the 6 times table! While it might seem tricky at first, there are some clever rhymes and rules that make it easy to remember.
For example, 6 × 4 = 24. 6 × 6 = 36. 6 × 8 = 48. Notice how the ending digit of the answer is the exact same as the number you multiplied by!
Teacher Tip
Many students find the 6 times table medium. The 6 times table overlaps with 2s, 3s, and 4s — but the unique facts are worth memorising.
Parent Tip
Real-world example: An egg box holds 6 eggs. 6 × 4 boxes = 24 eggs.
The 6 times table overlaps with 2s, 3s, and 4s — but the unique facts are worth memorising.
The 6 times table combines the rules of the 2 and 3 times tables. Every answer is even, and the digits of every answer add up to a multiple of 3.
⚠️ Highlighted facts (×6 to ×9) are the most commonly missed — pay extra attention here.
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6 × 6 = 36
MediumCategory: Multiplication Fact
When 6 × even number: both digits of the answer are even. 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.
6 × 7 = 42
HardCategory: Multiplication Fact
When 6 × even number: both digits of the answer are even. 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.
6 × 8 = 48
HardCategory: Multiplication Fact
When 6 × even number: both digits of the answer are even. 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.
6 × 9 = 54
MediumCategory: Multiplication Fact
When 6 × even number: both digits of the answer are even. 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.
An egg box holds 6 eggs. 6 × 4 boxes = 24 eggs.
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View WorksheetsWhen you multiply 6 by an even number (2, 4, 6, 8), the answer ends in that same number. 6×2=12, 6×4=24, 6×6=36, 6×8=48.