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What is the 3 Times Table?
The 3 times table is the multiplication table of 3, where each product is obtained by adding 3 repeatedly.
The 3 Times Table is a list of multiples of 3. It helps you multiply numbers quickly and understand repeated addition.
In 3 times table we will learn how to read and write multiplication table of 3.
We read three times table as:
One time three is 3
Two times three is 6
Three times three is 9
Four times three is 12
Five times three is 15
Six times three is 18
Seven times three is 21
Eight times three is 24
Nine times three is 27
Ten times three is 30
Eleven times three is 33
Twelve times three is 36
We write 3 times table as:
1 × 3 = 3
2 × 3 = 6
3 × 3 = 9
4 × 3 = 12
5 × 3 = 15
6 × 3 = 18
7 × 3 = 21
8 × 3 = 24
9 × 3 = 27
10 × 3 = 30
11 × 3 = 33
12 × 3 = 36
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3 Times Table Quiz:
3 Times Table Quiz
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Pattern in the 3 Times Table:
The 3 times table follows easy to recognize patterns that make it simple to learn and remember.
1. Each Product Increases by 3
Every new product is 3 more than the previous one.
2. Skip Counting by 3
The products of the 3 times table are the same as skip counting by 3.
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ...
3. Every Product Is a Multiple of 3
All the numbers in the 3 times table are divisible by 3.
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ...
These are all multiples of 3.
5. Digit Sum Pattern
If you add the digits of any product, the sum is always a multiple of 3.
Product12 15 18 21 24 27 30 |
Sum of Digits1 + 2 = 3 1 + 5 = 6 1 + 8 = 9 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 4 = 6 2 + 7 = 9 3 + 0 = 3 |
6. Odd and Even Products Alternate
The products alternate between odd and even numbers.
3 (Odd), 6 (Even), 9 (Odd), 12 (Even), 15 (Odd), 18 (Even), ...
7. Repeated Addition Pattern
Each multiplication fact can be written as repeated addition.
3 × 1 = 3
3 × 2 = 3 + 3 = 6
3 × 3 = 3 + 3 + 3 = 9
3 × 4 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12
Each time, one more group of 3 is added.
Now, let us count the
dots on the dice and write the multiplications.
Skip Counting by 3:
Skip counting by 3 means adding 3 to the previous number each time. It is one of the easiest ways to learn the 3 times table.
Skip Counting by 3 (1 to 20)
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60
How to Skip Count by 3
Start with 3 and keep adding 3 each time:
3 → 6 → 9 → 12 → 15 → 18 → 21 → 24 → 27 → 30 → ...
For Example
If you skip count by 3 starting from 3, the first ten numbers are:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30
This pattern helps children memorize the 3 times table and solve multiplication problems more quickly.
Note: Every number in the 3 times table is a multiple of 3, and the difference between consecutive multiples is always 3.
Multiplication Facts of 3:
The multiplication facts of 3 show the products you get when 3 is multiplied by whole numbers. Learning these facts helps children solve multiplication problems quickly and improves mental math skills.
Multiplication Facts of 3 (1 to 20)
Multiplication Fact |
Product | |
|
1 × 3 = 3 |
3 |
Key Facts of Table of 3:
- Every product in the 3 times table is a multiple of 3.
- Each new product is 3 more than the previous one.
- Skip counting by 3 helps you remember the multiplication facts: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ...
Understanding the Table of 3 Using Dot Pattern:
Real-Life Examples of the 3 Times Table
The 3 times table helps us solve many everyday problems. Here are some simple real-life examples that children can easily understand.
1. There are 3 apples in each basket. If there are 4 baskets, how many apples are there?
Solution:
4 × 3 = 12
Answer: There are 12 apples.
2. A bunch has 3 balloons. How many balloons are there in 6 bunches?
Solution:
6 × 3 = 18
Answer: There are 18 balloons.
3. There are 3 birds sitting on each branch. If there are 5 branches, how many birds are there?
Solution:
5 × 3 = 15
Answer: There are 15 birds.
4. Each child has 3 toy cars. If 8 children each have 3 toy cars, how many toy cars are there altogether?
Solution:
8 × 3 = 24
Answer: There are 24 toy cars.
5. Each friend buys 3 ice creams. If 7 friends buy ice creams, how many ice creams are bought?
Solution:
7 × 3 = 21
Answer: They buy 21 ice creams.
6. Each vase contains 3 flowers. If there are 9 vases, how many flowers are there?
Solution:
9 × 3 = 27
Answer: There are 27 flowers.
7. Each pencil box has 3 pencils. If there are 10 pencil boxes, how many pencils are there?
Solution:
10 × 3 = 30
Answer: There are 30 pencils.
8. A packet contains 3 chocolate bars. How many chocolate bars are there in 12 packets?
Solution:
12 × 3 = 36
Answer: There are 36 chocolate bars.
9. There are 3 chairs around each table. If there are 11 tables, how many chairs are there?
Solution:
11 × 3 = 33
Answer: There are 33 chairs.
10. Each shelf holds 3 books. If there are 20 shelves, how many books are there?
Solution:
20 × 3 = 60
Answer: There are 60 books.
Questions and Answers on 3 Times Table:
1. Skip count in 3's and colour the boxes.
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Answer:
1. 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30
2. Circle your answer on the number line.
6 × 3 = _____
Answer:
3. What is 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3?
Answer: 3 × 9 = 27
4. There are 8 rows of 3 banana trees. How many banana trees are there in all?
Answer:
4. 8 × 3 = 24
5. Fill in the blanks:
(i) 1 more than 17 = 3 × ___
(ii) 3 times ___ = 21
(iii) 8 times ___ = 24
(iv) 1 less than 31 = 3 × ___
(v) 4 times 3 = ___
(vi) 7 more than 20 = ___ × ___
Answer:
5. (i) 1 more than 17 = 3 × 6
(ii) 3 times 7 = 21
(iii) 8 times 3 = 24
(iv) 1 less than 31 = 3 × 10
(v) 4 times 3 = 12
(vi) 7 more than 20 = 9 × 3
Word Problems Using Three Times Table:
6. In a row there are 12 trees. How many trees will be there in 3 such rows?
Solution:
No. of trees in 1 row = 12
No. of rows = 3
Therefore, total no. of trees in 3 rows = 12 × 3
Answer: There will be 36 trees in 3 rows.
7. Using the multiplication time’s table of 3, calculate 3 times 8.
Solution:
According to the 3 times tables, 3 times 8 = 3 × 8 = 24
Therefore, 3 times 8 = 24
8. There are 15 children at the party. Each child got 3 balloons. How many balloons will there be in the party?
Solution:
No. of children = 15
No. of balloons each child got = 3
Therefore, total no. of balloons 15 children got = 3 × 15 = 45
Answer: There will be 45 balloons in the party.
9. Each auto-rickshaw is carrying 3 people. How many people will there be in 10 such auto-rickshaws?
Solution:
No of people in each auto-rickshaw = 3
No of auto-rickshaws = 10
Therefore, total no. of people in 10 auto-rickshaws = 3 × 10 = 30
Answer: There will be 30 people in 10 auto-rickshaws.
Worksheet on 3 Times Table:
Frequently Asked Questions on 3 Times Table:
1. What is the 3 times table?
1. What is the 3 times table?
Answer:
The 3 times table is a multiplication table that shows the multiples of 3. It helps students multiply numbers quickly by 3.
2. What are the first 12 multiples of 3?
2. What are the first 12 multiples of 3?
Answer:
The first 12 multiples of 3 are:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, and 36.
3. How can I learn the 3 times table easily?
3. How can I learn the 3 times table easily?
Answer:
You can learn the 3 times table by:
- Practicing it every day.
- Skip counting by 3s.
- Using flashcards.
- Singing multiplication songs.
- Solving quizzes and worksheets.
4. Why is the 3 times table important?
4. Why is the 3 times table important?
Answer:
The 3 times table helps you solve multiplication, division, fractions, word problems, and everyday calculations more quickly and accurately.
5. What is the pattern in the 3 times table?
5. What is the pattern in the 3 times table?
Answer:
Each number increases by 3. The digits also follow a repeating pattern, making the table easier to remember with regular practice.
6. Is the table of 3 the same as the 3 times table?
6. Is the table of 3 the same as the 3 times table?
Answer:
Yes. Table of 3 and 3 times table mean the same multiplication table.
10. What is the inverse operation of the 3 times table?
10. What is the inverse operation of the 3 times table?
Answer:
The inverse operation of multiplication is division. For example:
- 18 ÷ 3 = 6
- 27 ÷ 3 = 9
- 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Division helps you check your multiplication answers.
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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