Multiplication facts are the basic answers we get when we multiply two single-digit numbers together. Knowing these facts by memory helps solve math problems quickly and accurately.
Think of multiplication as repeated addition. For example, 6 × 3 means 6 + 6 + 6, which equals 18.
Multiplying by 6 follows a clear pattern. The products increase by 6 each time, and results alternate between even and even numbers.
All products in the 6s facts are even numbers. This can help you check if an answer might be incorrect.
Here are the essential multiplication facts for 6, from 1 through 12. These are the building blocks for more complex math.
A helpful strategy: 6 times a number is the same as 5 times that number, plus one more group of that number. For 6 × 8, think (5 × 8 = 40) + 8 = 48.
Knowing your multiplication facts allows you to solve word problems and equations efficiently. Look for clues like "groups of," "rows of," or "times."
Always label your answer with the correct unit, like "crayons" or "sides." This shows you understand what the numbers represent.