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The 3 times table helps students build a strong foundation in multiplication. This free 3 Times Table Multiplication Chart shows multiplication facts from 3 × 0 through 3 × 12 in an easy-to-read format.
Students can use the chart to practice skip counting by 3s, repeated addition, multiplication facts, patterns, and mental math. The activities on this page are designed to help elementary students understand and practice multiplication in a simple, visual way.
Use the examples, multiplication models, practice questions, word problems, flashcards, and interactive quiz below to build confidence with the 3 multiplication facts.
In 3 times table multiplication chart we will learn about the tables and then we will practice the exercise.
3 Times Table at a Glance
The 3 times table shows the products you get when you multiply a number by 3. Use this multiplication chart to learn and practice the 3 multiplication facts from 3 × 0 through 3 × 12.
| Multiplication Fact | Product |
|---|---|
| 3 × 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
Learning Tip: The products in the 3 times table increase by 3 each time:
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
This pattern is called skip counting by 3s. Practicing this sequence can help you remember the 3 times table more easily.
How to Read the 3 Times Table
The 3 times table is more than a list of multiplication facts. Understanding multiplication as equal groups helps students see what each multiplication equation means.
3 × 4 = 12
3 groups of 4 make 12.
Repeated addition:
4 + 4 + 4 = 12
Adding 4 three times gives a total of 12.
Multiplication:
3 × 4 = 12
This means 3 groups of 4 make a total of 12.
Multiplication Can Be Turned Around
Multiplication has a useful property called the commutative property. It means that the factors can switch places and the product stays the same.
3 × 4 = 4 × 3 = 12
So, 3 groups of 4 and 4 groups of 3 both make 12.
Print out the multiplication table of 3 and hang it on your wall which will help you to learn 3 times tables.
Download the 3 times table multiplication chart and then print it out.
Skip Counting by 3s
Skip counting by 3s means counting forward by adding 3 each time. It is a helpful way to learn and remember the 3 times table.
Skip Counting by 3s
0 → 3 → 6 → 9 → 12 → 15 → 18 → 21 → 24 → 27 → 30 → 33 → 36
Each number is 3 more than the number before it.
How Skip Counting Connects to the 3 Times Table
Skip counting by 3s is closely connected to multiplication. Each jump of 3 represents another group of 3.
3 × 5 = 15
3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15
We added 3 five times, so there are 5 groups of 3.
Therefore, 3 × 5 = 15.
Count by 3s to Practice
Want more practice with skip counting? Visit our complete Skip Counting by 3s lesson for additional examples, activities, and practice.
Interesting Patterns in the 3 Times Table
The 3 times table has some interesting number patterns that can help students recognize multiples of 3, check their answers, and explore how numbers work.
The 3-6-9 Sum Rule
When you add the digits of a multiple of 3, the digit sum will always be divisible by 3. If you keep adding the digits until you have one digit, the result will be 3, 6, or 9.
Use the Rule to Check Divisibility by 3
This idea can also help you check whether a larger number is divisible by 3. Add all of its digits. If the digit sum is divisible by 3, the original number is also divisible by 3.
Therefore, 41,202 is divisible by 3.
The Odd-Even Alternation
Because we add 3, an odd number, each time, the products alternate between odd and even numbers.
This alternating pattern continues as you move through the 3 times table.
The Tic-Tac-Toe Grid Trick
You can use a simple 3 × 3 grid to help organize the first nine multiples of 3.
Step 1: Arrange the Ones Digits
Start with the digits 1 through 9 and arrange them in the grid like this:
| 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 1 | 4 | 7 |
Step 2: Build the Multiples of 3
Now read across the rows. Add a 0 to the top row, a 1 to the middle row, and a 2 to the bottom row.
| 03 | 06 | 09 |
| 12 | 15 | 18 |
| 21 | 24 | 27 |
Reading the numbers in the correct order gives:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27
Interactive 3 Times Table Grid
Explore the 3 Times Table
Click a button above to reveal the patterns!
3 Times Table on a Number Line
Equal Jumps of 3
Five equal jumps of 3 land on 15. This gives us a visual model of multiplication.
Key Idea: Multiplication can be shown as equal jumps on a number line. Five jumps of 3 are the same as five groups of 3.
3 Times Table on a Interactive Number Line
Explore multiplication as repeated addition with equal jumps of 3 from 0 to 36.
Practice the 3 Times Table
Practice your multiplication facts by finding the missing products and missing numbers. Try each question yourself before revealing the answer.
Practice 1: Fill in the Missing Products
Find the product for each multiplication fact.
Practice 2: Find the Missing Number
Find the missing factor in each multiplication equation.
Interactive 3 Times Table Flashcards
Practice the 3 times table with interactive flashcards. Try to answer each fact before revealing the answer.
Interactive 3 Times Table Quiz
Test your multiplication skills with 10 quick questions. Choose the best answer for each problem.
Free 3 Times Table Printable Resources
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Blank 3 Times Table Chart |
3 Times Table Worksheet FREE
Let’s practice free multiplication table from the below exercise after learning 3 times table multiplication chart.
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3 Times Table Audio
Listen and Practice the 3 Times Table
Listen, repeat, and learn the 3 times table with clear U.S. English pronunciation.
3 Times Table Short Video
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3 Times Table Trick in 30 Seconds
Frequently Asked Questions About the 3 Times Table
1. What is the 3 times table?
1. What is the 3 times table?
Answer:
The 3 times table is a collection of multiplication facts made by multiplying whole numbers by 3.
2. What is an easy way to learn the 3 times table?
2. What is an easy way to learn the 3 times table?
Answer:
Skip count by 3s:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36.
You can also use equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, and the number line.
3. How can I practice the 3 times table?
3. How can I practice the 3 times table?
Answer:
Students can use the multiplication chart, printable worksheet, flashcards, practice questions, word problems, and interactive quiz on this page.
4. What grade do students learn multiplication facts?
4. What grade do students learn multiplication facts?
Answer:
Multiplication is developed across elementary school. In Grade 3, Common Core Mathematics includes multiplication and division within 100 and expects students to develop fluency with these facts.
About Author
Written by Priyanka Ghosh
Mathematics Educator | Founder of Math Only Math
Priyanka Ghosh has been teaching elementary and middle-school mathematics for over 12 years and specializes in creating simple, child-friendly math lessons and worksheets.
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