The Eleven Times Table

The 11 times table hides a charming pattern that makes the first nine facts almost effortless: to multiply eleven by any single digit, simply write that digit twice. So 11 x 3 becomes 33 and 11 x 7 becomes 77. Children are often amazed by how neat this is, and it gives them an early, joyful win with a table that sounds advanced.

Beyond the single-digit facts, the 11 times table introduces slightly larger numbers and a more grown-up feel, which many children enjoy. It also connects naturally to the 10 times table, since eleven is just one more than ten, opening up a fast and reliable mental method for the trickier facts.

Patterns in the eleven times table

For single digits, the answer is the digit repeated: 11 x 4 = 44, 11 x 8 = 88.
Each answer is the matching ten fact plus the number, so 11 x 6 = 60 + 6 = 66.
The answers rise in steps of 11 each time.
From 11 x 10 onwards the neat repeated-digit pattern changes, so those facts need a little more care.

Handy tricks

For single digits, just write the digit twice: 11 x 5 = 55.
Times ten and add: 11 x 7 = 70 + 7 = 77.
For 11 x 11, remember the landmark answer 121.
For 11 x 12, use 110 + 12 = 132.

Worked examples

11 x 3 = 33. Work out 10 x 3 = 30, then add 3: 30 + 3 = 33.
11 x 6 = 66. Work out 10 x 6 = 60, then add 6: 60 + 6 = 66.
11 x 8 = 88. Work out 10 x 8 = 80, then add 8: 80 + 8 = 88.
11 x 11 = 121. Work out 10 x 11 = 110, then add 11: 110 + 11 = 121.

Where you see it in real life

Counting players plus a substitute in team sports.
Working out totals when items cost eleven pounds each.
Scoring games where each round is worth eleven points.
Counting objects grouped in elevens.

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming the repeated-digit trick works beyond 11 x 9 — it does not for 11 x 10 and above.
Forgetting to add the number after multiplying by ten.
Muddling 11 x 11 (121) with 11 x 12 (132).

Practice questions

11 x 4 = ? (answer: 44)
11 x 7 = ? (answer: 77)
11 x 2 = ? (answer: 22)
11 x 9 = ? (answer: 99)
11 x 5 = ? (answer: 55)
11 x 12 = ? (answer: 132)
11 x 3 = ? (answer: 33)
11 x 8 = ? (answer: 88)
11 x 6 = ? (answer: 66)
11 x 11 = ? (answer: 121)

Frequently asked questions

Why does 11 times a single digit repeat the digit?

Because eleven is ten plus one. Multiplying by ten shifts the digit into the tens place, and multiplying by one keeps it in the units place, so the digit appears twice.

Does the repeated-digit trick always work?

Only for single-digit multipliers up to 11 x 9. For 11 x 10, 11 x 11 and 11 x 12, use the times-ten-and-add method instead.

What is a reliable method for larger elevens facts?

Multiply by ten and then add the number. For 11 x 8, work out 80 + 8 = 88.