KS1 (Age 5-7)KS2 (Age 7-11)11 Plus (Age 7-11)KS3 (Age 11-14)GCSE (Age 14-17)PSHE A.I.ESL Spanish Specialist Games

Need help with The 03 Times Table? Ask our AI Tutor!

AI Tutor - Lucy

Connecting with Tutor...

Please wait while we establish connection

Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with The 03 Times Table today?

now

3 x 3 = 9.

The 03 Times Table

Master the 3 times table. Practise counting in threes, spot multiples and divisibility by 3, and use strategies to answer KS3 questions quickly and accurately.

Explore the Topic →

(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

Neptune takes about 165 years to orbit the Sun, roughly 3 times longer than Uranus, which takes 84 years.

In KS3 Maths Times Tables, the 3 times table builds fluency with multiplication and division. Knowing facts like 3 × 7 = 21 helps with factors, multiples, and checking divisibility in larger problems.

Key Terms

Multiple: A number in a times table; for 3 it’s 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, …
Factor: A number that divides another exactly; 3 is a factor of 21 because 21 ÷ 3 = 7.
Divisibility rule for 3: A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is a multiple of 3.

Have a Go: Multiplication Game

Practise your facts with this quick activity: Play the Multiplication Game.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the quickest way to learn the 3 times table?

Count in threes and use anchors: 3, 6, 9, 12… Memorise 3 × 5 = 15 and 3 × 10 = 30, then fill the gaps.

How do I use the 3 times table for bigger numbers?

Break apart numbers. Example: 3 × 47 = 3 × (40 + 7) = 120 + 21 = 141. This is the distributive law.

How can I check if a number is divisible by 3?

Add its digits. If the total is a multiple of 3, the number is divisible by 3. Example: 4+8+2=14 (not), 3+6+9=18 (yes).

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What is 2 x 3

Most dice have 6 sides - that's because cubes have 6 faces

2 .

What is 9 x 3

You can work this out by first multiplying 3 x 10 and then subtracting 3

3 .

What is 3 x 3

3 is the square root of 9

4 .

What is 5 x 3

To times a number by 5, times it by 10 and then halve your answer

5 .

What is 1 x 3

156

Any number multiplied by one remains the same

6 .

What is 7 x 3

21 used to be the age at which we became adults. Nowadays it's 18

7 .

What is 4 x 3

There are 12 months in a year - 4 seasons of 3 months

8 .

What is 10 x 3

To multiply any number by 10, just add a zero to its end

9 .

What is 6 x 3

There are 18 holes on a golf course

10 .

What is 8 x 3

Pure gold is 24 carat

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Time Tables

Author: Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions.
Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's
not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other
quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions. Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

Leave Feedback