Multiplication practice
Practice multiplication, from the times tables to multiplying numbers of up to 5 digits in columns. Free, with no sign-up.
How to practice
- Choose how many digits the top and bottom numbers have.
- Press New problem and work out the product, on paper if you like.
- Type the answer and press Check.
One-digit numbers start at 2, so there are no "times one" problems. The answer box has room for the longest possible answer, so its size never gives the answer away.
Which level to choose
| Digits (top × bottom) | Example | Usually practiced around age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × 1 (times tables) | 7 × 8 | 7 to 9 |
| 2 × 1 | 46 × 7 | 8 to 9 |
| 3 × 1 and 2 × 2 | 34 × 26 | 9 to 10 |
| Larger | 1205 × 34 | 10 to 11 |
With 1 × 1, every problem is a times-table fact from 2 × 2 to 9 × 9: a quick way to keep the tables fresh. Take the ages as a rough guide; school years differ from country to country.
An example
| 4 | 6 | ||
| × | 7 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 2 |
7 times 6 is 42: write 2 and carry 4. Then 7 times 4 is 28, plus the 4 carried, is 32. The answer is 322.
When the bottom number has two or more digits, children work out the partial products on paper and type only the final answer.
Common slips
- Adding the carried digit before multiplying instead of after.
- Forgetting to shift the second partial product one place to the left.
- A times-table fact that isn't secure yet, such as 7 × 8 or 6 × 9. Practicing 1 × 1 for a while helps.
Questions
Can my child practice only the times tables?
Yes. Choose 1 digit on top and 1 digit on the bottom.
Does it work on a tablet?
Yes. It's designed for tablets, held either way, and works on phones and computers too.
Are the coins saved?
Yes, in this browser on this device. They aren't sent anywhere, and clearing the browser's data removes them. Family accounts, coming soon, will keep them safe.
More practice: addition, subtraction and division.