5 Times Table
Learn and memorize the 5 times table with a simple trick, common mistakes to watch for, and everyday examples. Then generate your free personalized printable worksheet.
The full table
Patterns in the 5 times table
The results end in 5 and 0 in turn: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25… If the number you multiply by is even, the result ends in 0; if it is odd, it ends in 5.
Units digits of the first ten results: 5, 0, 5, 0, 5, 0, 5, 0, 5, 0.
The trick that works
All 5 times table results end in 0 or 5 — always. The most powerful trick: 5 × N equals half of 10 × N. So 5 × 8 = (10 × 8) / 2 = 80 / 2 = 40.
What you already know
Because 5 × 4 = 4 × 5, the order does not change the result. If you already know the 1 to 4 times tables, you already know 4 results of the 5 times table (5 × 1 to 5 × 4). Only 8 new results remain to learn: 5 × 5 = 25, 5 × 6 = 30, 5 × 7 = 35, 5 × 8 = 40, 5 × 9 = 45, 5 × 10 = 50, 5 × 11 = 55, 5 × 12 = 60.
Common mistakes
- 5 × 7 = 35 often forgotten — not the most intuitive result
- Thinking 5 × N always gives a round number
- Mixing up 5 × 9 (= 45) and 9 × 5 without seeing equality
A real-world example
5 fingers per hand. For 6 hands: 5 × 6 = 30 fingers. A clock rings 5 times per hour if set every 12 minutes: 5 × 12 = 60 minutes.
Linking the 5 times table to the other tables
The 5 times table is half of the 10 times table: 5 × k = (10 × k) ÷ 2. Example: 5 × 8 = (10 × 8) ÷ 2 = 80 ÷ 2 = 40.
Word problems to practice
A hand has 5 fingers. How many fingers do 7 hands have?
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Answer : 5 × 7 = 35
A pack holds 5 pencils. How many pencils are in 9 packs?
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Answer : 5 × 9 = 45
Frequently asked questions
+Why do all results end in 0 or 5?
Because 5 = 10 / 2, and 10 × N is always a multiple of 10. Half of that alternates between ending in 0 and 5.
+When to learn the 5 times table?
Early — often in Grade 1 right after 1s, 2s and 10s. It's one of the easiest.
+How to quickly verify any × 5?
Multiply by 10, then divide by 2. 5 × 14? 10 × 14 = 140, ÷ 2 = 70.
+Can I print this table with a custom theme for my child?
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