1 times table
Multiplying by 1 changes nothing — every answer is just the other number.
Answer key
How to learn the 1 times table
The 1 times table is the identity table: 1 × anything = that thing. It feels too easy to bother with, but saying it aloud once teaches the habit every other table uses — and it quietly makes the point that × isn’t adding.
- Print the sheet. Press Print or download the PDF — the filled table, a fill-in practice column and a skip-counting strip are on one page.
- Recite, then cover. Read the 1 times table aloud from the left column daily, then cover it and complete the practice column from memory.
- Check with the key. Print the answer key below for instant marking, or check against the filled column.
1 times table — FAQ
What is the 1 times table?
The multiples of 1: 1, 2, 3, 4 … up to 1 × 12 = 12. The full table is written out on the printable above.
What is the trick for the 1 times table?
There isn’t one to learn: any number times 1 stays itself. 1 × 7 = 7, 1 × 12 = 12.
Is this times table free to print?
Yes — print the sheet and answer key, download the PDFs, and photocopy freely for home or classroom use. No sign-up.