9 Times Table Practice
20 questions · 60 seconds · ×9 facts up to 12 × 9
Free · no login · instant feedback on every answer
Build instant recall of the 9 times table with a quick timed game: 20 multiplication questions, 60 seconds, and instant feedback on every answer. Each question multiplies 9 by a number from 1 to 12, so every fact in the table gets covered — and the important nines get the focused repetition that turns counting into knowing.
Fact fluency matters because it frees up working memory: a student who knows 9 × 8 instantly can put their full attention on the multi-digit multiplication, division, or fraction problem it appears inside. The 9 times table is full of patterns: the digits of every answer add up to 9 (18, 27, 36…), the tens digit is always one less than the number you multiplied, and the famous finger trick computes any 9s fact instantly.
The 9 Times Table
Tips That Make It Stick
- Use the finger trick. Hold up ten fingers and fold down the finger you are multiplying by. For 9 × 4, fold finger four: 3 fingers on the left (tens), 6 on the right (ones) — 36.
- Check the digit sum. Every answer's digits add to 9: 9 × 7 = 63 and 6 + 3 = 9. If they don't, the answer is wrong.
- Subtract from the 10s. 9 × n is 10 × n minus n. For 9 × 8: 80 − 8 = 72.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 9 times table finger trick work?
Spread out all ten fingers and fold down the finger in the position you are multiplying by 9. The fingers left of the fold are the tens digit and the fingers to the right are the ones digit — fold finger 7 and you see 6 and 3: 63.
How do I practice the 9 times table with this game?
Press Start and answer 20 multiplication questions before the 60-second timer runs out. Every question uses the 9 times table (1 × 9 through 12 × 9), you get instant feedback on each answer, and the results screen shows anything you missed. Play it daily — short, frequent practice beats long sessions.
Is this 9 times table game free?
Yes — completely free, with no account, login, or download required. You can also print free matching worksheets with answer keys if you want paper practice.
📝 Matching Printable Worksheets
Prefer paper practice? These free PDF worksheets cover the same skill — each includes an answer key: