Table of 21

21 Times Table

The 21 times table lists the multiples of 21: 21, 42, 63 and so on. Here it is up to 21 × 20, with a printable chart and tricks to remember it.

Print it or practise it

Free PDFs of the 21 times table chart, ready to print or stick on the wall.

How to remember the 21 times table

  • Split 21 into 20 and 1: 21 × 7 = 20 × 7 + 1 × 7 = 140 + 7 = 147.
  • 21 is 3 × 7, so multiply by 7 first, then by 3: 21 × 6 = 3 × 42 = 126.
  • Look out for 21 × 12 = 252: the answer reads the same forwards and backwards.

Patterns in the 21 times table

  • Each answer is 21 more than the one before: 21, 42, 63, 84, 105 and so on.
  • The last digits run 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, using every digit once before repeating.
  • Answers take turns being odd and even: odd × odd is odd, odd × even is even.
  • Keep adding the digits of any answer and you always reach 3, 6 or 9.
  • 21 × 21 = 441 is a square number: 21 rows of 21.

Division facts for 21

Every times table fact works backwards too: if 21 × 8 = 168, then 168 ÷ 21 = 8.

  • 21 ÷ 21 = 1
  • 42 ÷ 21 = 2
  • 63 ÷ 21 = 3
  • 84 ÷ 21 = 4
  • 105 ÷ 21 = 5
  • 126 ÷ 21 = 6
  • 147 ÷ 21 = 7
  • 168 ÷ 21 = 8
  • 189 ÷ 21 = 9
  • 210 ÷ 21 = 10
  • 231 ÷ 21 = 11
  • 252 ÷ 21 = 12

Test yourself

Work out each answer, then tap the question to check it.

  • 21 × 7 = ?Show answer

    147

  • 21 × 8 = ?Show answer

    168

  • 21 × 12 = ?Show answer

    252

  • ? × 21 = 126Show answer

    6

  • 189 ÷ 21 = ?Show answer

    9

  • 21 × 4 = ?Show answer

    84

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 21 times table?

It’s the list of answers you get by multiplying 21 by 1, 2, 3 and so on. From 21 × 1 to 21 × 12 they are 21, 42, 63, 84, 105, 126, 147, 168, 189, 210, 231, 252.

What is 21 × 7?

21 × 7 = 147. It’s also 7 × 21, because the order doesn’t matter in multiplication.

How can I learn the 21 times table quickly?

Split 21 into 20 and 1: 21 × 7 = 20 × 7 + 1 × 7 = 140 + 7 = 147. Then say the table out loud a few times and test yourself with the questions on this page.

What are the multiples of 21?

The multiples of 21 are the answers in the 21 times table: 21, 42, 63, 84, 105, 126, 147, 168, 189, 210 and so on. Every multiple of 21 divides by 21 with no remainder.

Can I print the 21 times table?

Yes. Select Print on the chart to print the 21 times table from 21 × 1 to 21 × 12 in large type, or download the free PDF in colour or black and white. Both fit A4 and US Letter paper.