Table of 5 Explained for Kids: Tips, Tricks & Practice
Table of 5: Learn with patterns, real-life examples, and fun activities
The table of 5 has a distinct pattern that kids can easily identify, making it one of the simplest and most entertaining tables.
Clocks, money, and everyday life all use the 5 times table! This guide helps children learn table of 5 using simple tricks, activities, and real-life connections.
What is the Table of 5?
The table of 5 (or multiplication table of 5 ) means adding 5 again and again.
For example:
5 + 5 = 10
5 + 5 + 5 = 15
5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20
This is called repeated addition .
So instead of writing:
5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20
We write:
5 × 4 = 20
Table of 5 Chart (1 to 20)
Multiplication
Result
5 × 1
5
5 × 2
10
5 × 3
15
5 × 4
20
5 × 5
25
5 × 6
30
5 × 7
35
5 × 8
40
5 × 9
45
5 × 10
50
5 × 11
55
5 × 12
60
5 × 13
65
5 × 14
70
5 × 15
75
5 × 16
80
5 × 17
85
5 × 18
90
5 × 19
95
5 × 20
100
Understanding the Pattern (Concept-Based Learning)
Let’s discover the magic
What do you notice?
Numbers increase by 5 each time
Pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20…
Last digits are always 0 or 5
Very easy to remember!
This is called skip counting by 5
Think & Predict
If you know:
5 × 10 = 50
Then:
5 × 11 = ? Just add 5 and the answer is 55
Super simple!
Table of 5 Real-Life Examples
The table of 5 is all around us .
Clock moves in 5s -> 5, 10, 15, 20…
One hand has 5 fingers -> 4 hands = 20 fingers
₹5 coins -> 6 coins = ₹30
5 chocolates in a pack -> 8 packs = 40 chocolates
Ask kids:
“Where do you see counting in 5s?”
Table of 5 Activities & Games
Activity 1 : Count with Fingers
Use fingers to count in 5s
Visual + fun learning
Activity 2 : Clock Game
Look at a clock and count: 5, 10, 15…
Real-life connection
Activity 3 : Jump by 5
Jump or step forward counting 5, 10, 15…
Activity 4 : Coin Counting
Use ₹5 coins to practice addition
Activity 5 : Pattern Spotting
Find numbers ending in 0 or 5
Table of 5 Solved Examples
Word Problems:
Each hand has 5 fingers. How many fingers in 6 hands?
5 × 6 = 30
A child gets ₹5 daily. How much in 10 days?
5 × 10 = 50
Table of 5 Practice Questions & Worksheet
What is 5 × 2?
What is 5 × 5?
What is 5 × 10?
What comes after 15?
Fill in the blank: 5 × __ = 25
If one pack has 5 candies, how many in 7 packs?
Complete: 5, 10, 15, __, __
What is 5 × 12?
Find missing number: 5 × __ = 35
How much money in 9 coins of ₹5?
What is 5 × 15?
If 5 × 8 = 40, what is 40 + 5?
How many fingers in 11 hands?
Complete: 25, 30, __, __, 45
What is 5 × 19?
Easy Tricks to Learn Table of 5
Trick 1: Look at Last Digit
Always 0 or 5
Trick 2: Skip Counting
5, 10, 15, 20…
Trick 3: Use Hands
Each hand = 5
You can save or print this Table of 5 practice worksheet for fun, real-life learning and quick revision.
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Why is the Table of 5 Important?
Easiest table to learn
Helps in understanding time (clock)
Useful in money calculations
Builds confidence in maths
Improves speed
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