3 Times Table

Have You Ever Wondered Why Multiplying by 3 Rocks?
At a puppy party, you’re giving treats to cute pups! Each puppy needs 3 biscuits to wag their tails. Got 5 puppies?

Multiply 5 by 3—poof!

That’s 15 biscuits to keep them grinning!

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3x Multiplication Chart

3	×	1	=	3
3	×	2	=	6
3	×	3	=	9
3	×	4	=	12
3	×	5	=	15
3	×	6	=	18
3	×	7	=	21
3	×	8	=	24
3	×	9	=	27
3	×	10	=	30
3	×	11	=	33
3	×	12	=	36

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The 3 Times Table for Kids

Welcome to tripling! The 3 times table marches in a lively beat: 3, 6, 9, 12 … It’s perfect for clapping games, songs, and learning about triangles or thirds in fractions.

Examples

🍦 Ice‑Cream Parlour: Three friends each order 3 scoops of their favourite flavour. Multiply 3 × 3 and you’re scooping 9 delicious scoops into waffle cones.

🚲 Tricycle Wheels: The playground has 3 sturdy tricycles. Every trike stands on 3 wheels, so 3 × 3 rolls out 9 spinning wheels ready for a race.

🥇 Sports Medals: After a mini‑tournament, 3 teams each receive 2 shiny medals. With 3 × 2 you count 6 medals glimmering under the lights.

🎨 Paint Pots: Three young artists share a table. Each artist sets out 4 bright paint pots, so 3 × 4 turns the desk into a rainbow of 12 colourful pots.

Hacks & Tricks

🎵 Skip‑Count Song: Sing 3, 6, 9, 12 to a favourite tune.

🔢 Digit‑Sum Trick: The digits of every answer add to 3, 6, or 9.

🔺 Triangle Visual: Imagine groups of three forming triangles.

⚽ Pass in Threes: Toss a ball every third count.

FAQ

Q: Why is the 3 times table harder than 2s and 5s?

Because the pattern isn’t as obvious on fingers—using rhythm or music bridges that gap.

Q: What’s a catchy way to memorise 3s?

Clap or jump while chanting 3, 6, 9, 12—adding movement cements memory.

Q: How does the digit‑sum trick work?

Multiples of 3 always have digits that add to 3, 6, or 9, so it’s a quick self‑check.

Q: Where do we use the 3 times table in real life?

Triangles, traffic‑light colours, and third‑cup measures in recipes all rely on groups of three.

3	×	1	=	3
3	×	2	=	6
3	×	3	=	9
3	×	4	=	12
3	×	5	=	15
3	×	6	=	18
3	×	7	=	21
3	×	8	=	24
3	×	9	=	27
3	×	10	=	30
3	×	11	=	33
3	×	12	=	36

3	×	1	=	3
3	×	2	=	6
3	×	3	=	9
3	×	4	=	12
3	×	5	=	15
3	×	6	=	18
3	×	7	=	21
3	×	8	=	24
3	×	9	=	27
3	×	10	=	30
3	×	11	=	33
3	×	12	=	36

3	×	1	=	3
3	×	2	=	6
3	×	3	=	9
3	×	4	=	12
3	×	5	=	15
3	×	6	=	18
3	×	7	=	21
3	×	8	=	24
3	×	9	=	27
3	×	10	=	30
3	×	11	=	33
3	×	12	=	36