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The 11 times table, and where the pattern stops

The 11s start with the easiest pattern in the whole times table: from 11 × 1 to 11 × 9, the answer is the digit written twice. Children often love this row for that reason.

The pattern stops at 11 × 10, so the last three facts need a different idea. Here's the row:

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The 11 times table

11 × 1 = 11
11 × 2 = 22
11 × 3 = 33
11 × 4 = 44
11 × 5 = 55
11 × 6 = 66
11 × 7 = 77
11 × 8 = 88
11 × 9 = 99
11 × 10 = 110
11 × 11 = 121
11 × 12 = 132

The pattern, and what to do after 9

Repeat the digit. 11 × 4 = 44 and 11 × 8 = 88.
Ten groups plus one group. 11 × 12 = 120 + 12 = 132, and 11 × 11 = 110 + 11 = 121.
Split and add (for 2-digit numbers). For 11 × 12, write 1 and 2 with a gap, then put 1 plus 2 in the middle to get 132. So 11 × 12 = 132.

8 questions on the 11 times table

11 × 3 = ?
11 × 6 = ?
11 × 9 = ?
11 × 10 = ?
11 × 11 = ?
11 × 12 = ?
11 × 7 = ?
11 × 5 = ?

Show answers

11 × 3 = 33
11 × 6 = 66
11 × 9 = 99
11 × 10 = 110
11 × 11 = 121
11 × 12 = 132
11 × 7 = 77
11 × 5 = 55

Tips for parents

Use "ten groups plus one group" as the main method. It works for every 11s fact.
The split-and-add trick needs care when the two digits add to 10 or more, so save it for later.
Not every school asks for the 11s, so check what your child's class expects.

Questions parents ask

Do kids need to learn the 11 times table?

The US Common Core standards only require facts with single digits. Some schools, and England's national curriculum, include tables up to 12 × 12.

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