The 9 times table seems scary, but it's actually the most magical table of them all! It has amazing visual patterns and a famous 'finger trick' that makes it incredibly easy.
For example, 9 × 4 = 36. If you add the digits of the answer (3 + 6), it equals 9! Furthermore, the first digit of the answer is always one less than the number you multiplied by (4 - 1 = 3).
Teacher Tip
Many students find this table Medium. The 9 times table has two brilliant tricks: the finger method and the digit-sum-always-equals-9 rule.
Parent Tip
Real-world example: Counting items in groups of 9.
The 9 times table has two brilliant tricks: the finger method and the digit-sum-always-equals-9 rule.
For example, 9 × 4 = 36. If you add the digits of the answer (3 + 6), it equals 9! Furthermore, the first digit of the answer is always one less than the number you multiplied by (4 - 1 = 3).
⚠️ Highlighted facts (×6 to ×9) are the most commonly missed — pay extra attention here.
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9 × 6 = 54
MediumCategory: Multiplication Fact
Hold up 10 fingers. To multiply 9×4, fold down finger 4. Count 3 left + 6 right = 36!
9 × 7 = 63
HardCategory: Multiplication Fact
Hold up 10 fingers. To multiply 9×4, fold down finger 4. Count 3 left + 6 right = 36!
9 × 8 = 72
HardCategory: Multiplication Fact
Hold up 10 fingers. To multiply 9×4, fold down finger 4. Count 3 left + 6 right = 36!
9 × 9 = 81
MediumCategory: Multiplication Fact
Hold up 10 fingers. To multiply 9×4, fold down finger 4. Count 3 left + 6 right = 36!
A baseball team has 9 players. 9 × 3 teams = 27 players.
Free printable practice worksheets for the classroom or home.
View WorksheetsHold out your hands. Number your fingers 1 to 10 from left to right. Fold down the finger of the number you are multiplying by 9. The fingers to the left are the tens, the fingers to the right are the ones.