Printable 12 Times Table Flash Cards
The 12 times table is the table of dozens — eggs, months, inches to a foot — and the traditional finish line of times-table fluency. Every fact splits cleanly into tens and twos: 12 × 7 is 10 × 7 plus 2 × 7, so 70 + 14 = 84. These fold-over flashcards cover 12 × 1 through 12 × 12.
How to Use These Flash Cards
Teach the split (ten-times plus two-times) as the rescue route, then drill for direct recall. Real-world hooks carry this family well: 12 × 3 is three cartons of eggs, 12 × 5 is five feet in inches. The last card is 12 × 12 = 144 — a gross, and the traditional end of the times tables.
How to Cut and Fold
- Print the PDF single-sided on plain paper or light cardstock.
- Cut along the solid lines to separate the cards.
- Fold each card along the dashed center line so the answer sits behind the question, and turn the card over like a page to check.
- Optional: a dab of glue inside the fold makes a sturdy double-thick card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the trick for the 12 times table?
Split 12 into 10 + 2: multiply by ten, multiply by two, add them. For 12 × 8, that is 80 + 16 = 96. The split works instantly for every fact in the family.
Why learn the 12s when calculators exist?
Dozens are everywhere — months, inches, eggs, hours on a clock face — and the 12s underpin quick mental work with feet-and-inches and time. It is also the standard endpoint of fluency through 12 × 12.
What is 12 × 12, and why is it called a gross?
12 × 12 = 144, historically called a "gross" — a dozen dozens, an old trading unit. It is the last fact in the traditional tables and a satisfying one to finish on.