Multiples of 3
The numbers you get by multiplying 3 by 1, 2, 3, and so on.
First 12 multiples of 3
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
The multiples of 3 continue forever — each one is 3 more than the last. Every multiple divides exactly by 3.
Multiples of 3 table
| × | Multiple |
|---|---|
| 3 × 1 | 3 |
| 3 × 2 | 6 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 |
| 3 × 4 | 12 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 |
| 3 × 6 | 18 |
| 3 × 7 | 21 |
| 3 × 8 | 24 |
| 3 × 9 | 27 |
| 3 × 10 | 30 |
| 3 × 11 | 33 |
| 3 × 12 | 36 |
| 3 × 13 | 39 |
| 3 × 14 | 42 |
| 3 × 15 | 45 |
| 3 × 16 | 48 |
| 3 × 17 | 51 |
| 3 × 18 | 54 |
| 3 × 19 | 57 |
| 3 × 20 | 60 |
| 3 × 21 | 63 |
| 3 × 22 | 66 |
| 3 × 23 | 69 |
| 3 × 24 | 72 |
| 3 × 25 | 75 |
| 3 × 26 | 78 |
| 3 × 27 | 81 |
| 3 × 28 | 84 |
| 3 × 29 | 87 |
| 3 × 30 | 90 |
Least common multiple
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Frequently asked questions
What are the multiples of 3?+
The multiples of 3 are 3 times each whole number: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, and so on without end. Every multiple of 3 divides evenly by 3.
Is a number a multiple of 3?+
A number is a multiple of 3 if it divides by 3 with no remainder. For example, 18 ÷ 3 = 6, so 18 is a multiple of 3; a number like 19 is not.