Best Free Printable Multiplication Charts
Last updated: August 5, 2024 by the Homemade Gifts Team
When I was growing up, we didn’t get to learn our times tables with these fun and colorful multiplication charts. Looking back, it feels like we had to do it the hard way, instead of getting to use extra tools like these fun and colorful free multiplication charts. Everyone learns in their own way, so we've created a variety of multiplication charts, each designed to cater to different learning preferences.
Whether you're just starting with multiplication or ready to tackle bigger numbers, we've got a chart for you, with tables ranging from 1-9, 1-10, 1-12, all the way up to 1-100. We've even styled them differently to make your learning more engaging. Whether you prefer a clean, classic look or love a splash of color, you can find a free multiplication chart right here that can do the job.
My daughter has been learning her multiplication tables, and my son, who is a few years older, is already exploring numbers beyond 12x12. Their journeys helped inspire these multiplication charts. They’re a great way for my kids, and others, to learn. We hope they can be a helpful tool for you or your children too!
Contents
Looking for a specific size of times table chart? Click on the links to jump to a particular multiplication chart size, or scroll down the page to view them all.
1-9 |
1-10 |
1-12 |
1-15 |
1-20 |
1-100
Don't forget to print out a Blank 1-12 Worksheet as well. Practice your times tables and quiz your students!
For help teaching these multiplication charts, jump to our How To section.
Free 1-12 Multiplication Charts (Most Popular)
This free, printable 1-12 multiplication chart is a traditional choice, covering multiplication facts typically taught in schools. It's a practical resource for regular practice.
We've created these multiplication charts in a variety of styles to cater to different learning preferences. Each style highlights certain aspects of multiplication. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to learning styles. Feel free to try different multiplication charts and see which suits your child best.
Simple Multiplication Chart
The simple style provides a no-frills, clear approach to learning your times tables. With black text on white, it's all about focusing on the numbers without any distractions. Also, it should print well on even the simplest of printers.
Diagonal Multiplication Chart
This Diagonal style highlights square numbers to help learners visualize and remember these specific multiplication facts more easily. Also, it brings attention to the symmetry of the times tables, e.g., 2 × 4 = 4 × 2.
Striped Rows Multiplication Chart
Shading alternate rows helps break up the information in the times table, making it less overwhelming and easier to track horizontally across a row. This could benefit learners who might find the full table a bit daunting at first glance.
Striped Columns Multiplication Chart
Shading alternate columns offers similar benefits to horizontal shading but in the vertical direction. This can help learners track down a column more easily and may suit those who think more vertically or column-wise.
Bands Style Multiplication Chart
Our Bands style times table chart offers a great way for your child to track their learning progress. If you've learned up to a certain band, you know all the facts up to that level, making this a great tool for self-assessment.
Rainbow Bands Style Multiplication Chart
The Rainbow Bands style is a colorful way to learn multiplication. Each band's color not only adds visual appeal but also serves as a learning milestone. For instance, if your child learns everything up to the green band then they know all their times tables up to 6×6. This makes for a fun and motivating way to track their progress as they work their way up the rainbow.
Rainbow Bands and Rainbow Background Multiplication Chart
Here’s an even more colorful option for a 1-12 multiplication chart. This colorful rainbow 1-12 times table can make learning so much fun.
Christmas Multiplication Chart
Who says you can’t learn while celebrating the holidays? This free, printable multiplication chart comes with a fun Christmas theme. You can stay in a festive mood without losing progress during holiday breaks.
Spring Multiplication Chart
Celebrate spring with a fun and bright spring-themed multiplication chart. Print out this times table to use when you want to keep learning even while the temptation to go outside and play is the strongest.
Flower Border Multiplication Chart
You don’t need to celebrate spring in particular to have a fun printable multiplication chart to study from. This times table has a colorful flower border to brighten up your study session.
Halloween Multiplication Chart
What’s spookier than learning your times tables? Maybe only this Halloween-themed printable multiplication chart. Learn your multiplication tables accompanied by a cute ghost and scared black cat.
Blank Multiplication Chart
We have one final variation. If you want to really test your times tables knowledge, try this blank 1-12 printable multiplication chart. Your child will need to fill in all of the numbers themself, no pre-filled answers here! However, this also gives them a chance to color in their multiplication chart, turning learning time into a fun activity.
1-9 Multiplication Charts
The 1-9 times table provides a simpler start for multiplication beginners. It's a good choice for early learners who are still building their confidence.
1-10 Multiplication Charts
The 1-10 times table is a practical learning aid for beginners. It reinforces the base-10 system and serves as a good introduction to multiplication.
1-15 Multiplication Chart
If you're looking to stretch your child's multiplication range a bit, the 1-15 times table could be useful. It offers an expanded set of multiplication facts for additional practice.
1-20 Multiplication Chart
Moving beyond the traditional multiplication range, the 1-20 times table offers an extended set of multiplication facts. It's suitable for learners who are ready to do harder multiplication charts.
1-100 Multiplication Charts
The 1-100 times table is an expansive chart for kids who are ambitious learners. It allows them to explore larger multiplication facts and observe intriguing patterns in numbers.
Printing & Assembly
Our free printable 1-100 multiplication charts are a bit unique compared to the rest of the times tables on this page. With these, each downloadable PDF comes with four pages, not just one. Each page covers a 50x50 section of the whole 100x100 multiplication chart. We designed it this way because, honestly, if we tried to squish all that multiplication goodness onto one US Letter-sized page, it'd be so tiny you'd need a magnifying glass to read it.
So, how should you use these PDFs? It's super simple. First, print out all four pages. Next, grab a pair of scissors and trim off the white margins on each page. The final step is to tape the four pages together, and voilà, you'll have a large, easy-to-read, free multiplication chart!
FAQs About How to Use Your Free Multiplication Charts
If you want to print your free multiplication charts and jump right in, be our guest. However, if you have questions about the best way to use your times tables, we will try to address them here.
When Should Kids Learn Multiplication Tables?
While there is no hard and fast rule for when to learn multiplication tables, many advise that the right age is somewhere between 5 and 8. This can change from school to school, but you will probably find that kids are learning multiplication somewhere around that range. This is because by that time, children should have a decent foundation in basic math, allowing them to take on more challenging concepts like times tables.
Do Kids Need to Memorize the Multiplication Tables?
It sounds tedious, but yes, it’s best if children do manage to memorize their multiplication tables. That’s because it allows them a quick reference for other concepts like division, fractions, and ratios. If they are still struggling with multiplication, those topics will become even more complex.
Memorizing times tables can be a chore. We hope our free multiplication charts help by offering options like colorful charts and a chart you can color in yourself. Turning learning time into a fun activity can help with memorization and reinforcing concepts.
Why Is It Important to Learn Multiplication Tables?
Math can be a tricky subject for many, but the only way to master it is by starting with basic ideas like multiplication. A thorough understanding of multiplication tables can serve as the foundation for all kinds of other mathematical concepts.
This doesn’t mean that learning the multiplication tables will turn your child into a math wiz. But it’s a foundational skill that is crucial to understand before moving on to other topics, both in the classroom and in real life.
Does Learning Multiplication Tables Help with Learning Other Subjects?
Absolutely! Learning multiplication tables takes discipline and repetition, skills that will aid children in any other subject they study throughout their entire lives. But more specifically, the kind of reasoning required to learn multiplication tables can help students in subjects like science, geography, and computer science, according to Math Project.
Are There Any Tips for Learning the Multiplication Charts?
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has several suggestions for ways to learn multiplication charts:
- Encourage the child to make their own flashcards that they can use for studying
- Play a game of “concentration” with your flashcards
- Create your own multiplication table picture puzzle. This is a little more involved. You’ll need to fold a paper in half and put the multiplication questions on one half and the answers on the other. Then you cover the “answer” half with a picture and try to match the numbers to the multiplication questions
- Play a game of “Four in a Row” but with multiplication tables. The twist is that you can only place your pieces on multiplication questions you can solve
These are just a couple ideas for making learning multiplication charts more fun and engaging for your child. There’s no wrong way to go about it as long as they’re learning!
More Free Educational Printables
While you're here, don't forget to check out our other educational resources and back to school printables. Whether you're preparing for back to school or simply looking for some engaging activities for your kids, we've got plenty more printables for you to explore.
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And if you want to hit the ground running when the school term begins, don't forget to check out our September and October calendars. Use them to plan study schedules, mark key dates, and keep everything on track as school swings into full gear.
