5 Times Table
Print a 5 times table worksheet with filled and blank versions to practice clock reading, nickel counting, and rhythmic skip-counting.
Skip-counting by 5
Skip-counting lays the foundation for automatic fact recall. Count along the multiples of 5:
5 Times Table Facts in Order
Below is the complete multiplication chart for 5. Each equation shows the multiplier from 1 to 12.
| 1 | 1 x 5 = 5 |
| 2 | 2 x 5 = 10 |
| 3 | 3 x 5 = 15 |
| 4 | 4 x 5 = 20 |
| 5 | 5 x 5 = 25 |
| 6 | 6 x 5 = 30 |
| 7 | 7 x 5 = 35 |
| 8 | 8 x 5 = 40 |
| 9 | 9 x 5 = 45 |
| 10 | 10 x 5 = 50 |
| 11 | 11 x 5 = 55 |
| 12 | 12 x 5 = 60 |
Tricky 5s Facts and Memory Tricks
Halfway between 30 and 40: 5 x 6 = 30, so 5 x 7 = 35.
Even multiplier means it ends in 0: half of 8 is 4, add a 0 to get 40.
One group less than 50: 50 - 5 = 45.
Multiplication and Division Fact Families
Every multiplication fact has a connected division fact. Practicing both together strengthens math fluency:
5 Times Table Word Problems
Problem 1: A nickel is worth 5 cents. How much money are 7 nickels worth?
Problem 2: An origami star needs 5 strips of paper. How many strips are needed for 8 stars?
Quick Quiz: 5 Times Table
Test your recall with 5 quick practice questions.
The 0 and 5 Ending Pattern
Multiples of 5 always end in either 5 (when multiplied by an odd number) or 0 (when multiplied by an even number): 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60.
Connect to Clocks and Money
The minute hand on an analog clock counts by 5s for every number around the dial. Practicing the 5 times table directly supports telling time and counting nickels.
Using the Blank Worksheet
Use the blank worksheet to practice speed and accuracy. Because the pattern is intuitive, students can often complete it in timed 1-minute drills.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the 5 times table considered easy to learn?
The final digit always alternates between 5 and 0, making skip-counting rhythmic and memorization very quick.
What is the half of 10 trick for multiplying by 5?
Multiply the number by 10, then divide by 2. For example, 5 x 8: 10 x 8 = 80, half of 80 is 40.
How does the 5 times table help with reading clocks?
The 12 numbers on an analog clock represent 5-minute increments up to 60 minutes (12 x 5 = 60).
Is every multiple of 5 divisible by 10?
No, only the even multiples (10, 20, 30, ...) end in 0 and are divisible by 10.