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Multiplication Speed Test

Know your times tables? Prove it. Race up to four players through twenty multiplication problems in two minutes. It is times tables practice that actually feels like a game.

Free, no sign-up needed. 20 problems, 2 minutes.

What the problems look like

7 ร— 8
12 ร— 6
9 ร— 9
14 ร— 3

Tricks to get faster

  • โ†’Nines trick: 9 ร— 7 is 70 โˆ’ 7, which is 63.
  • โ†’Split the bigger number: 14 ร— 3 is 10 ร— 3 plus 4 ร— 3, so 30 + 12 = 42.
  • โ†’Double and halve: 16 ร— 5 is the same as 8 ร— 10, which is 80.

How the race works

  1. 1. Join a raceYou are matched with up to four other racers. If nobody is online, computer racers matched to your level fill in.
  2. 2. Type and press EnterEvery correct answer moves your car forward. A wrong answer keeps you on the same problem.
  3. 3. Climb the ranksYour speed (problems per minute) and finishing place update your ELO rating, from Beginner to Grandmaster.

Questions

Which times tables are included?

Problems use numbers from 1 to 20, so you will see everything from the basic tables up to harder ones like 17 ร— 13.

Is this good times tables practice for school?

Yes. Racing other people makes recall automatic far faster than worksheets, and teachers use it as a quick competitive warm-up.

What is a good multiplication speed?

Multiplication is slower than addition for most people. 15 PPM is solid, and 25+ PPM is excellent.

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