Printable 9 Times Table Flash Cards
The 9 times table has the most patterns of any family: for every fact up to 9 × 10 the answer's digits add to 9 and the tens digit is one less than the number being multiplied (9 × 7 = 63), and there is even a finger trick. These fold-over flashcards cover 9 × 1 through 9 × 12.
How to Use These Flash Cards
Teach the two-step pattern first — tens digit is one less, and the digits add to 9, so 9 × 7 is 6-something, and 6 + 3 = 9 gives 63. Then run the deck for speed, using the pattern only to check flips. The finger trick (fold down the seventh finger: six fingers left of it, three right — 63) makes a fun backup.
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 digit pattern in the 9 times table?
For 9 × 1 through 9 × 10, the answer's digits add to 9 and its tens digit is one less than the multiplier: 9 × 7 = 63 (6 is one less than 7, and 6 + 3 = 9). Two facts about every answer, for free.
How does the 9s finger trick work?
Hold up ten fingers and fold down the finger matching the multiplier. For 9 × 4, fold the fourth finger: 3 fingers stand to its left and 6 to its right — 36.
Is 9 times a number just 10 times minus the number?
Yes: 9 × n = 10n − n. So 9 × 8 is 80 − 8 = 72. It is the fastest mental route once a child is comfortable subtracting from round numbers.