The 12 times table game on this page practices 12 × 1 to 12 × 12 with four free games: Balloon Pop, Memory Match, Answer Race and True or False. Questions come in random order, so children learn the 12 times tables as facts they can recall and not as a chant. This is the dozen table, the last one in the 12 × 12 grid. The whole table is 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132 and 144. There is no sign-up, scores stay on your device, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.
12 times table game: see how it plays
Each of the four modes asks only 12 times table questions, from 12 × 1 up to 12 × 12. The pictures show Balloon Pop, Memory Match and Answer Race on this page, and the printable chart puts all twelve facts, skip counting and a trick on one sheet.
How the 12 times table game works
- Balloon Pop: answers float up on balloons, and you pop the right one before it drifts off the top. The wrong balloons sit within 12 of the right answer, so you have to know the fact and not just spot the odd one out. The game speeds up as your score climbs, and three misses ends the round.
- Memory Match: twelve face-down cards hide six 12 times table questions and their six answers. Flip two at a time and match each question to its answer in as few moves as you can.
- Answer Race: every right answer moves your car forward, and you race three computer cars to the finish flag. The first to 15 wins, and wrong taps cost time, not places.
- True or False: sixty seconds on the clock. Decide whether each 12 times table sentence, such as 12 × 2 = 24, is right or wrong. A streak of five or more scores double.
The 12 times tables at a glance
Here is every fact in the 12 times tables with a quick way to build it from facts you already know:
| Fact | Answer | Build it from |
|---|---|---|
| 12 × 1 | 12 | 10 × 1 + 2 × 1 = 10 + 2 |
| 12 × 2 | 24 | 10 × 2 + 2 × 2 = 20 + 4 |
| 12 × 3 | 36 | 10 × 3 + 2 × 3 = 30 + 6 |
| 12 × 4 | 48 | 10 × 4 + 2 × 4 = 40 + 8 |
| 12 × 5 | 60 | 10 × 5 + 2 × 5 = 50 + 10 |
| 12 × 6 | 72 | 10 × 6 + 2 × 6 = 60 + 12 |
| 12 × 7 | 84 | 10 × 7 + 2 × 7 = 70 + 14 |
| 12 × 8 | 96 | 10 × 8 + 2 × 8 = 80 + 16 |
| 12 × 9 | 108 | 10 × 9 + 2 × 9 = 90 + 18 |
| 12 × 10 | 120 | 10 × 10 + 2 × 10 = 100 + 20 |
| 12 × 11 | 132 | 10 × 11 + 2 × 11 = 110 + 22 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 | 10 × 12 + 2 × 12 = 120 + 24 |
Skip counting by 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144. Say the numbers aloud while you walk or jump, because rhythm helps memory. Our guide to skip counting for kids has more ideas.
Multiplication by 12: patterns and tricks
The 12 times table is the “dozen” table, and it is built from the 10s and the 2s: 12 × b is 10 × b + 2 × b. For 12 × 7, that is 70 + 14 = 84. For 12 × 9, it is 90 + 18 = 108. You can also double the 6 times table: 6 × 7 = 42, so 12 × 7 = 84.
Twelve shows up everywhere in daily life: 12 months in a year, 12 hours on a clock face, 12 inches in a foot and 12 eggs in a dozen. A group of twelve dozen, 12 × 12 = 144, is called a gross. Wikipedia’s article on the dozen explains why 12 became such a popular number for counting.
Wikipedia’s dozen article explains why 12 is so useful for counting.
Only 1 new fact to learn in the 12 times tables
Every fact where the other number is smaller than 12 is a fact you have already met, because 12 × 3 is the same as 3 × 12. If you know the 2 to 11 times tables, only one fact is new: 12 × 12 = 144.
Twelve times table practice: the hardest facts
The facts that children most often miss in twelve times table practice are 12 × 7 = 84, 12 × 8 = 96, 12 × 9 = 108, 12 × 11 = 132 and 12 × 12 = 144. The facts at the end of the table are the hardest, and 12 × 12 = 144 is the biggest fact in the whole 12 × 12 grid. The game keeps the questions random, so these facts come up again and again until they feel automatic.
The 12 times table in real life
- Dozens: a dozen is 12, so 7 dozen eggs are 12 × 7 = 84 eggs.
- Inches: a foot is 12 inches, so 5 feet is 12 × 5 = 60 inches.
- Months: a year has 12 months, so 9 years have 12 × 9 = 108 months.
12 times table word problems
Try these on paper or say them aloud, then check the answers:
- A dozen eggs is 12 eggs. How many eggs are in 8 dozen? Answer: 96.
- A foot is 12 inches. How many inches are in 6 feet? Answer: 72.
- There are 12 months in a year. How many months are in 11 years? Answer: 132.
Where the 12 times table fits at school
The 12 times table goes beyond the one-digit facts in the US standards, but many classrooms teach it in grade 3 or 4 so that children know every fact up to 12 × 12. In England, pupils are expected to know the tables up to 12 × 12 by the end of Year 4, and the national multiplication tables check is taken in June of that year. Short, frequent practice with a 12 times table game works better than one long session, because it spaces out the facts.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Start with the easy facts: 12 × 1 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 12 × 5 = 60 and 12 × 10 = 120. Then add 12 × 3 = 36, 12 × 4 = 48, 12 × 11 = 132 and 12 × 12 = 144.
- Play Memory Match first for accuracy, then move to Balloon Pop or Answer Race for speed.
- A few minutes a day beats one long session. Try to beat yesterday’s best score, and plan on a few days for the new facts.
- Ask “how did you know?” after a round. Hearing “I doubled it” or “I used the 10s” tells you the strategy is there.
Prefer paper? Print the 12 times table worksheets with answer keys, or use the multiplication chart to see all the tables together. The guide to times tables tricks covers every table in one place.
12 times table game: frequently asked questions
What is 12 × 12?
12 × 12 = 144, the last fact in the table.
What are the multiples of 12?
The first twelve multiples of 12 are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132 and 144.
What is 12 × 12?
12 × 12 = 144.
What are the hardest facts in the 12 times tables?
Most children find 12 × 7 = 84, 12 × 8 = 96, 12 × 9 = 108, 12 × 11 = 132 and 12 × 12 = 144 the hardest.
How long does it take to learn the 12 times table?
It varies, but with five minutes of practice a day most children can learn the 1 new fact in a few days.
What age is the 12 times table game for?
It suits children from about 7 to 10, in grade 2 to grade 4 or Year 3 to Year 5, and it is also a useful quick refresher for older learners.
Is the 12 times table game free, and do kids need an account?
Yes, it is free, and no account is needed. Best scores are saved only in the browser on this device.
Does the 12 times table game work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Every game is built for touch first and also works with a mouse on a computer.
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