6 multiplied by 3 is 18
6 × 3 = 18
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 6 × 3 means adding 6, 3 times:
6 + 6 + 6 = 18
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 6 apples, then the total number of apples is 18.
Quick Facts
- 6 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 18, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 6
| 6 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 6 × 1 | 6 |
| 6 × 2 | 12 |
| 6 × 3 | 18 |
| 6 × 4 | 24 |
| 6 × 5 | 30 |
| 6 × 6 | 36 |
| 6 × 7 | 42 |
| 6 × 8 | 48 |
| 6 × 9 | 54 |
| 6 × 10 | 60 |
| 6 × 11 | 66 |
| 6 × 12 | 72 |