Learn Multiplication by 10 - Just Add a Zero!
The 10 times table is the absolute easiest! Just add a zero to any number. It's the foundation for understanding place value and the metric system.
10 × 1 = 10
10 × 2 = 20
10 × 3 = 30
10 × 4 = 40
10 × 5 = 50
10 × 6 = 60
10 × 7 = 70
10 × 8 = 80
10 × 9 = 90
10 × 10 = 100
10 × 11 = 110
10 × 12 = 120
Easiest! Just add a zero
10 × 7 = 70 (7 with a 0)
Count by tens: 10, 20, 30, 40...
The 10 times table is universally known as the easiest multiplication table to learn! The simple rule: just add a zero to the end of any number. This table is essential for understanding place value, the decimal system, and mental math.
The simplest multiplication trick ever!
Multiplying by 10 moves every digit one place to the left:
The 10 times table is the perfect place to start learning multiplication! It's so easy that students gain instant confidence and success. Understanding why we "add a zero" (because we're shifting place value) builds a deep foundation for understanding our entire number system. Once you master the 10s, you can use it as a shortcut for other tables - like using 10 × 7 = 70, then subtracting 7 to get 9 × 7 = 63!