12 Times Table
Print a 12 times table worksheet with filled and blank versions for practicing the 10+2 strategy and larger multiplication facts.
Skip-counting by 12
Skip-counting lays the foundation for automatic fact recall. Count along the multiples of 12:
12 Times Table Worksheet
Being able to read the 12 times table is not the same as remembering it. When the chart above has done its job, test recall with a 12 times table worksheet: twenty questions with an answer key on a second page, ready to print.
12 Times Table Facts in Order
Below is the complete multiplication chart for 12. Each equation shows the multiplier from 1 to 12.
| 1 | 1 x 12 = 12 |
| 2 | 2 x 12 = 24 |
| 3 | 3 x 12 = 36 |
| 4 | 4 x 12 = 48 |
| 5 | 5 x 12 = 60 |
| 6 | 6 x 12 = 72 |
| 7 | 7 x 12 = 84 |
| 8 | 8 x 12 = 96 |
| 9 | 9 x 12 = 108 |
| 10 | 10 x 12 = 120 |
| 11 | 11 x 12 = 132 |
| 12 | 12 x 12 = 144 |
Tricky 12s Facts and Memory Tricks
Half a gross: (10 x 6 = 60) + (2 x 6 = 12) = 72.
Break it down: (10 x 7 = 70) + (2 x 7 = 14) = 84.
Break it down: (10 x 8 = 80) + (2 x 8 = 16) = 96.
One gross: 12 dozens = 144, the square of 12.
Multiplication and Division Fact Families
Every multiplication fact has a connected division fact. Practicing both together strengthens math fluency:
12 Times Table Word Problems
Problem 1: An egg carton holds 12 eggs (one dozen). How many eggs are in 7 cartons?
Problem 2: A standard ruler is 12 inches long. If 8 rulers are laid end-to-end, what is the total length in inches?
Quick Quiz: 12 Times Table
Test your recall with 5 quick practice questions.
The 10+2 Strategy for 12s
Break each 12-times fact into 10 times the number plus 2 times the number. For 12 x 7, think 10 x 7 = 70 plus 2 x 7 = 14, which makes 84.
Practice Plan for Mastery
Target a few new facts per session, starting with 12 x 1 through 12 x 5, then build to the harder middle and ending facts. Mix cumulative review daily so older facts stay fluent.
Using the Blank Worksheet
Print the blank version and have students fill in products from memory. Compare against the filled chart to self-check and mark trouble spots for reteaching.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I help a student who struggles with 12s?
Teach the 10+2 decomposition strategy, use the blank chart for targeted practice, and focus on a small group of facts per session.
Is there a trick for 12 x 12?
Use 10 x 12 = 120 plus 2 x 12 = 24 to get 144. Many students also memorize it as a dozen dozens or the square of 12.
Why is the 12 times table taught in schools?
12 is common in daily life: 12 months in a year, 12 inches in a foot, 12 hours on a clock face, and 12 items in a dozen.
What is 144 called in traditional counting?
144 (12 x 12) is historically called a 'gross'—meaning a dozen dozens.