Free · 36 tricks · ages 8–16

Vedic maths tricks for fast calculation

Multiply 2-digit numbers in one line, square numbers ending in 5 in your head, find square and cube roots in seconds. Learn 36 Vedic maths tricks step by step, practise with “Show me how”, pass a test for each to earn its badge, and finish a part to earn its certificate.

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The 36 Vedic maths tricks

Each trick has the rule, a worked example, unlimited practice with “Show me how”, a 20-sum test and worksheets. Pass a trick’s test to earn its badge; pass every trick in a part to earn that part’s certificate (sign in to keep badges and certificates).

Part 1 · Core tricks

Ages 8+ — the ten tricks children use most.

  1. Trick 1 Multiply by 11 57 × 11 = 627
  2. Trick 2 Squares of numbers ending in 5 85² = 7225
  3. Trick 3 Multiplying numbers near 10, 100 and 1000 97 × 96 = 9312
  4. Trick 4 2-digit × 2-digit multiplication 23 × 41 = 943
  5. Trick 5 3-digit × 2-digit multiplication 312 × 23 = 7176
  6. Trick 6 Subtracting from 100, 1000 and 10000 1000 − 357 = 643
  7. Trick 7 Squares of 2-digit numbers 47² = 2209
  8. Trick 8 Dividing by 9 1234 ÷ 9 = 137 rem 1
  9. Trick 9 Square roots of perfect squares √5184 = 72
  10. Trick 10 Cube roots of perfect cubes ∛110592 = 48

Part 2 · Advanced tricks

Ages 11–16 — checking answers, divisibility, working bases, cubes, division and algebra.

  1. Trick 11 Multiply by 9, 99 and 999 47 × 99 = 4653
  2. Trick 12 Digital roots — check any answer Digital root of 23 × 41 = 7
  3. Trick 13 Divisibility tests Is 3157 divisible by 7? Yes
  4. Trick 14 Subtraction without borrowing 5203 − 1758 = 3445
  5. Trick 15 Working-base multiplication 48 × 46 = 2208
  6. Trick 16 Squares near 100 and 1000 96² = 9216
  7. Trick 17 Cubes of 2-digit numbers 23³ = 12167
  8. Trick 18 Nikhilam division (8, 88, 997…) 1234 ÷ 88 = 14 rem 2
  9. Trick 19 Straight division 7458 ÷ 32 = 233 rem 2
  10. Trick 20 Multiplying algebra brackets (2x + 3)(x + 4) = 2x² + 11x + 12

Part 3 · Expert tricks

Ages 12–16 — bigger multiplications and squares, cubes near a base, Paravartya division, longer algebra and square roots of any number.

  1. Trick 21 Multiply by 12 23 × 12 = 276
  2. Trick 22 Last digits adding to 10 92 × 98 = 9016
  3. Trick 23 Squares ending in 1, 4 and 6 34² = 1156
  4. Trick 24 3-digit × 3-digit multiplication 123 × 321 = 39483
  5. Trick 25 4-digit multiplication 1203 × 2011 = 2419233
  6. Trick 26 Squares of 3- and 4-digit numbers 123² = 15129
  7. Trick 27 Cubes near 100 and 1000 103³ = 1092727
  8. Trick 28 Paravartya division (11, 12, 112…) 1467 ÷ 12 = 122 rem 3
  9. Trick 29 Algebra: longer expressions (x² + 2x + 3)(x + 4) = x³ + 6x² + 11x + 12
  10. Trick 30 Square roots of any number √1930 (1 decimal place) = 43.9

Part 4 · Algebra & number sense

Ages 11–16 — bar numbers, recurring decimals, fractions, simultaneous equations, factorising and HCF.

  1. Trick 31 Vinculum (bar) numbers 5321 = 4681
  2. Trick 32 Recurring decimals (1/19, 3/29…) 1/19 = 0.052631
  3. Trick 33 Adding and subtracting fractions 2/3 + 3/4 = 17/12
  4. Trick 34 Simultaneous equations 2x + 3y = 13 and 5x − y = 7 → x = 2, y = 3
  5. Trick 35 Factorising quadratics 2x² + 7x + 3 = (2x + 1)(x + 3)
  6. Trick 36 HCF by subtraction HCF of 84 and 126 = 42

What is Vedic maths?

Vedic maths is a set of 16 short rules (sutras) for doing calculations quickly — usually in one line, often in your head. Instead of long working, you use patterns in the numbers: multiplying “vertically and crosswise”, taking “all from 9 and the last from 10”, or squaring with “one more than the one before”. It speeds up school maths and helps with Olympiads and competitive exams.

Younger child (5–14)? Start with the free abacus course — many children do abacus first, then Vedic maths.

Free Vedic maths worksheets (PDF)

40 sums per sheet with an answer key — print, save as PDF or solve online.

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Vedic maths questions

What is Vedic maths?

Vedic maths is a set of 16 short rules (sutras) for doing calculations quickly in your head — multiplying, squaring, dividing, finding roots — usually in one line instead of long working.

Vedic maths kya hai? (Hindi)

वैदिक गणित 16 सूत्रों का एक तरीका है जिससे गुणा, भाग, वर्ग और मूल जैसी गणनाएँ जल्दी और मन में की जा सकती हैं।

What age is right for Vedic maths?

Most children start between 8 and 16, once they know times tables. Younger children usually do abacus first.

Abacus or Vedic maths — which is better?

Abacus builds a picture of numbers and suits ages 5–14; Vedic maths teaches quick methods and suits ages 8–16. Many children do abacus first, then Vedic maths.

Is Vedic maths useful for exams?

Yes — the tricks speed up multiplication, squares, roots and checking answers, which helps in school maths, Olympiads and competitive exams. Learn the normal method too; teachers expect it in written work.

How do I get a Vedic maths certificate?

Sign in and pass the 20-sum test of a trick (16 or more right) to earn its badge. Pass every trick in a part — Part 1 is tricks 1–10, Part 2 is 11–20, Part 3 is 21–30, Part 4 is 31–36 — and you get that part’s certificate, with a code anyone can check.

Is this Vedic maths course free?

Yes. All 36 tricks, practice, tests, worksheets, badges and certificates are free. Classes with a TalentJR teacher (online or at home) are paid — request a call back for fees.

Are there Vedic maths classes near me?

TalentJR teachers take live online Vedic maths classes anywhere in India and visit homes in selected cities. Use “Vedic maths classes near you” on this page and our team will call you.