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Table of 3 Multiplication Chart and Pattern

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How to Learn and Write the Table of 3 with Solved Examples

The Multiplication Table of 3 which is popularly known as Table of 3 contains a list of numbers that are the result of the multiplication of 3 with other Natural numbers (1 and above).


As 3 is a unit digit number, the table of 3 is considered as a building block for other multiplication tables.


And for a student, learning and memorising multiplication tables of 3 at an early age will help in solving problems of division, fraction, Algebraic equations, and multiplication of large numbers with speed and accuracy.


Table of 3


What Should Every Student Know About the Multiplication Table of 3?

The result of the sum of any number that is repeated thrice or three times is part of the multiplication table of 3.


Example:

  • 2 times 3 is 6, and in terms of addition, it is 3+3=6. 

  • Similarly, when we add 3 nine times, the result will be 27, i.e., 3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3+3=27.

  • Also, in terms of multiplication, 9 times 3 or 2 times 3 can be represented as 3 × 9 = 27 or 3 × 2 = 6, respectively. 

Table Chart of 3 from 1 to 10

3 × 1 = 3

3 × 6 = 18

3 × 2 = 6

3 × 7 = 21

3 × 3 = 9

3 × 8 = 24

3 × 4 = 12

3 × 9 = 27

3 × 5 = 15

3 × 10 = 30


Tips and Tricks to Memorise Table of 3

  • The foremost tip is to read the Table Chart of 3 out loud and repeat the same until you have achieved a stage where you can see the numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, and 30 in that order by closing your eyes.

  • To remember the 3’s table pattern up to 10, look at the numbers given in the box below. You can recognise that in tables written in 3 × 3 or 3 × 4, the tens digit (blue coloured number) is increased by 1 and the unit digit (black coloured number)  is decreased by 1.


03     12     21     30

06     15     24     33     


09     18     27     36………


  • From the above table, you can also check that for every next 3 numbers the tens digit is the same but the digit at ones is changing. 

For example: 12, 15, 18 or 30, 33, 36.


How to Solve Questions Based on Table 3?

In this section, we are going to solve a few questions that can appear in the form of word problems, multiple choice, or numericals.


Word Problems on Table 3 with Practice Questions

Question 1: Bittu reads 3 pages a day, how many pages can he read in a week?

Solution:       

Here, in a day Bittu reads 3 pages.

So, 1(day) × 3(pages)= 3(pages)

Number of days in a week is 7.

So, in 7 days, Bittu can read 7(days) × 3(pages) = 21 pages.

Hence, Bittu can read 21 pages in a week.


Question 2: Solve the given puzzle using Table of 3.

A number is part of the Table of 3, which is greater than 10 and less than 20. If we sum 6 three times the number will be _______.

Solution:

From the table chart of 3, 6 times 3 is 18.

Hence, the number is 18.


Practice Questions

Question 1: If 1 basket contains 3 apples, how many apples will be there in 15 baskets?

Answers: 45.


Question 2: Find the 2 digit numbers, which are present in Table of 3 and they are less than 18.

Answer: 12, 15

MCQs on Table 3 with Practice Questions

Question: 

1. What is 7 times 3?

  1. 20

  2. 31

  3. 17

  4. 21

Solution: (d)

7 times 3 is 3 x 7 = 21.


Practice Question

Question:

1. Jack drives his bike 10 km per day to his office. What is the total distance he covers from his home to the office for the next 3 days?

  1. 33 kms

  2. 27 kms

  3. 30 kms

  4. 41 kms

Answer: (c)

 

Table Chart of 3 from 11 to 20

To keep the multiple of 3 on your tips, it is useful if you can remember the table from 11 to 20 as well. Refer to the image given below, the same is provided in the PDF, which can be easily downloaded and printed.


3 × 11 = 33

3 × 16 = 48

3 × 12 = 36

3 × 17 = 51

3 × 13 = 39

3 × 18 = 54

3 × 14 = 42

3 × 19 = 57

3 × 15 = 45

3 × 20 = 60


For Parent/Teacher: How to Read the Table to Your Kid?

A kid can easily remember his/her name due to repetition or occurrence of the name multiple times throughout the day. Similarly, there is a way the table should be read to your kid. 


It can become a new rhyme/song that you repeat in the morning or play on your devices.


Read the table in front of your kid and ask them to repeat after you.


  • Three ones are three

  • Three twos are six

  • Three threes are nine

  • Three fours are twelve

  • Three fives are fifteen

  • Three sixes are eighteen

  • Three sevens are twenty-one

  • Three eights are twenty-four

  • Three nines are twenty-seven

  • Three tens are thirty


Considering the importance of Table of 3, we have provided the PDF containing multiplication table up to 20. To access the PDF, students can click on 'Download PDF' and use it whenever they need it.


This will certainly  help students in keeping the table of 3 at their fingertips and improve their efficiency at mathematical calculations.


Remember the trick to master the multiplication table is repetition and practice.

FAQs on Table of 3 Multiplication Chart and Pattern

1. What is the table of 3?

The table of 3 is the list of multiples of 3 obtained by multiplying 3 by whole numbers. It helps in quick multiplication and division calculations.

  • 3 × 1 = 3
  • 3 × 2 = 6
  • 3 × 3 = 9
  • 3 × 4 = 12
  • 3 × 5 = 15
  • 3 × 6 = 18
  • 3 × 7 = 21
  • 3 × 8 = 24
  • 3 × 9 = 27
  • 3 × 10 = 30
These are called the multiples of 3.

2. How do you write the 3 times table up to 20?

The 3 times table up to 20 is written by multiplying 3 by numbers from 1 to 20. The last value is 3 × 20 = 60.

  • 3 × 11 = 33
  • 3 × 12 = 36
  • 3 × 13 = 39
  • 3 × 14 = 42
  • 3 × 15 = 45
  • 3 × 16 = 48
  • 3 × 17 = 51
  • 3 × 18 = 54
  • 3 × 19 = 57
  • 3 × 20 = 60
This sequence increases by 3 each time.

3. What are the first 10 multiples of 3?

The first 10 multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30. These numbers are obtained by multiplying 3 by 1 through 10.

  • Formula: 3 × n, where n = 1 to 10
All these numbers are divisible by 3 without a remainder.

4. How do you calculate the table of 3 easily?

You can calculate the table of 3 easily by repeated addition or skip counting by 3. Each step adds 3 to the previous number.

  • Start from 3
  • Add 3 repeatedly: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15...
  • Or use multiplication: 3 × n
This method improves mental maths and quick calculation skills.

5. What is 3 multiplied by 12?

3 multiplied by 12 equals 36. This comes directly from the 3 times table.

  • Calculation: 3 × 12 = 36
  • Repeated addition: 12 + 12 + 12 = 36
This is a common multiplication fact from the table of 3.

6. Why is the table of 3 important in maths?

The table of 3 is important because it builds a foundation for multiplication, division, and problem-solving. It helps students solve arithmetic quickly.

  • Used in mental maths
  • Helps with division by 3
  • Useful in fractions and algebra
  • Improves calculation speed
Mastering multiplication tables strengthens overall number skills.

7. What pattern do you see in the table of 3?

The main pattern in the table of 3 is that each number increases by 3 and the digits follow a repeating cycle in the ones place. The ones digits repeat as 3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 8, 1, 4, 7, 0.

  • Each term = previous term + 3
  • All numbers are multiples of 3
  • Digit sum of each multiple is divisible by 3
This pattern helps in identifying multiples quickly.

8. How do you divide using the table of 3?

To divide using the table of 3, find the number in the 3 times table that matches the dividend. The position gives the quotient.

  • Example: 18 ÷ 3
  • Since 3 × 6 = 18
  • Therefore, 18 ÷ 3 = 6
This method makes division simple using known multiplication facts.

9. Is 45 in the table of 3?

Yes, 45 is in the table of 3 because 3 × 15 = 45. This means 45 is a multiple of 3.

  • Check: 4 + 5 = 9
  • Since 9 is divisible by 3, 45 is divisible by 3
Therefore, 45 belongs to the 3 times table.

10. What is the formula for the table of 3?

The formula for the table of 3 is 3 × n, where n is any whole number. This formula generates all multiples of 3.

  • For n = 1: 3 × 1 = 3
  • For n = 5: 3 × 5 = 15
  • For n = 10: 3 × 10 = 30
This multiplication rule defines the complete 3 times table.