Learn Multiplication by 9 - The Magic Finger Trick! ✋
The 9 times table has amazing patterns! Use the famous finger trick, or notice that digits always add up to 9. It's like magic!
9 × 1 = 9
9 × 2 = 18
9 × 3 = 27
9 × 4 = 36
9 × 5 = 45
9 × 6 = 54
9 × 7 = 63
9 × 8 = 72
9 × 9 = 81
9 × 10 = 90
9 × 11 = 99
9 × 12 = 108
Fingers trick: Hold down finger #N, count fingers before (tens) and after (ones)
Sum of digits always equals 9 (up to 9×10)
One less than the 10 times table minus the multiplier
The 9 times table is full of magical patterns! It has the famous finger trick, the digit-sum rule (digits always add to 9), and connects beautifully to the 10 times table. Once you learn these tricks, the 9s become one of the easiest tables!
This is the most popular multiplication trick in the world!
Example: 9 × 7 = ?
In ANY multiple of 9 (up to 9×10), the digits ALWAYS add up to 9!
Multiply by 10, then subtract the original number!
The 9 times table is considered the most fascinating multiplication table because of its beautiful patterns. The finger trick makes it easy to learn, the digit-sum rule helps you check answers, and the patterns are so consistent they feel like magic. Show these tricks to friends and family - they'll be amazed! Once you master the 9s, you'll have conquered one of the most interesting tables in all of mathematics.