6 Times Table

Have You Ever Wondered Why Multiplying by 6 Is Sweet?

You’re sharing grapes at a playdate! Each friend gets 6 juicy grapes. If 2 friends are snacking, multiply 2 by 6—crunch!

That’s 12 grapes for happy munching!

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6x Multiplication Chart

6	×	1	=	6
6	×	2	=	12
6	×	3	=	18
6	×	4	=	24
6	×	5	=	30
6	×	6	=	36
6	×	7	=	42
6	×	8	=	48
6	×	9	=	54
6	×	10	=	60
6	×	11	=	66
6	×	12	=	72

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The 6 Times Table for Kids

The 6 times table blends doubling (×2) with tripling (×3) because 6 = 2 × 3. Spotting this helps children break tough problems into easier chunks.

Examples

🥚 Omelette Feast: Six egg cartons line the fridge door, each brimming with 12 fresh eggs. Multiply 6 × 12 and discover 72 eggs—enough for a giant brunch!

🏀 Practice Basketballs: A coach prepares 6 teams for drills, placing 3 basketballs beside each team. With 6 × 3 you count 18 bouncing basketballs on the court.

🎺 Band Set List: A small brass band of 6 musicians plans to play 2 lively songs each during a talent show. Multiplying 6 × 2 reveals 12 toe‑tapping tunes on the program.

🍩 Doughnut Party: Six friends pick out 4 sugary doughnuts apiece at a bakery. Calculate 6 × 4 to see 24 sweet doughnuts disappearing fast.

Hacks & Tricks

🍀 Half‑Dozen Method: First find 3 × n, then double it.

🎲 Even Rhythm: All answers are even—quick error check.

🔶 Hexagon Picture: Hexagons have 6 sides—draw them while counting.

👯 Partner Up: Pair the 3 table with doubling practice.

FAQ

Q: Why is 6 called a ‘perfect number’?

Because the factors 1, 2, 3 add up to 6—a fun maths fact to remember the table.

Q: What’s the easiest shortcut for 6 × odd numbers?

Find 3 × that number, then double it—two steps, zero stress.

Q: How can I spot mistakes in 6s quickly?

Digit sums of multiples of 3 should add to 3, 6, 9; if they don’t, re‑check your answer.

Q: Where do we see sixes in real life?

Egg cartons, guitar strings, and volleyball teams all come in sixes.

6	×	1	=	6
6	×	2	=	12
6	×	3	=	18
6	×	4	=	24
6	×	5	=	30
6	×	6	=	36
6	×	7	=	42
6	×	8	=	48
6	×	9	=	54
6	×	10	=	60
6	×	11	=	66
6	×	12	=	72

6	×	1	=	6
6	×	2	=	12
6	×	3	=	18
6	×	4	=	24
6	×	5	=	30
6	×	6	=	36
6	×	7	=	42
6	×	8	=	48
6	×	9	=	54
6	×	10	=	60
6	×	11	=	66
6	×	12	=	72

6	×	1	=	6
6	×	2	=	12
6	×	3	=	18
6	×	4	=	24
6	×	5	=	30
6	×	6	=	36
6	×	7	=	42
6	×	8	=	48
6	×	9	=	54
6	×	10	=	60
6	×	11	=	66
6	×	12	=	72