Long Multiplication: 12 × 12

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Multiplicand (number to be multiplied)
Multiplier (number to multiply by)

What is 12 × 12?

Answer

12 × 12 =
144

2 partial products: 12 × 2 = 24 and 12 × 10 = 120.

12 × 12 in a column

12
×12
24
+120
144

In the column: product 144.

Step by step: 12 × 12

  1. Step 1Multiply the multiplicand by the last digit of the multiplier, 2: 12 × 2 = 24.
    • 2 × 2 = 4. Write 4.
    • 1 × 2 = 2. Write 2.
  2. Step 2The next digit of the multiplier is 1, and it stands for 10: 12 × 10 = 120.
    • 2 × 1 = 2. Write 2.
    • 1 × 1 = 1. Write 1.
  3. Sum of the partial products24 + 120 = 144

See Also

Products of 12

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12 × 11132
12 × 12144

FAQ

What is 12 × 12?

12 × 12 = 144

Is 144 a square number?

Yes. 12 × 12 = 144, so 144 is the square of 12. A square is simply a number multiplied by itself, which is why both factors here are the same.

How do you check that 12 × 12 = 144?

Divide the product back by one of the factors: 144 ÷ 12 = 12 exactly, with no remainder. Multiplication and division undo each other, which is what makes this check work.

What are the partial products of 12 × 12?

They are 24 + 120, and adding them gives 144.