Multiplication Sign

Multiplication Sign (×)

The Multiplication Sign (×) is a widely used mathematical symbol representing the operation of multiplication. It typically replaces the letter "x" used informally to indicate multiplication in basic arithmetic. For example, 3 × 4 = 12. This symbol provides clarity in both mathematical equations and formal writing.

How to Use the Symbol

You can easily copy and paste this character: ×

On Windows:

Hold the Alt key and type 0215 on the numeric keypad, then release the key to insert ×.

On Mac:

Press Option + 00D7 or simply copy the × symbol directly. It is supported by all fonts and applications.

On Mobile:

Switch to the symbols or numeric keyboard and look for the × symbol, often under mathematical or punctuation menus.

Technical Information for Developers

The following encoding references help you use the Multiplication Sign (×) in web pages, code, or data formats.

HTML Entities:

×

×

×

CSS Content Property:

.multiplication-sign::before { content: "\00D7"; }

Unicode Details:

• Unicode: U+00D7
• Name: Multiplication Sign
• Block: Latin-1 Supplement, U+0080 - U+00FF
• Plane: Basic Multilingual Plane, U+0000 - U+FFFF
• Script: Code for undetermined script (Zyyy)
• Category: Math Symbol (Sm)
• Bidirectional Class: Other Neutral (ON)
• Combining Class: Not Reordered (0)
• Character is Mirrored: No
• GCGID: SA070000
• Unicode Version: 1.1 (June 1993)

Encoding:

• UTF-8 Encoding: 0xC3 0x97
• UTF-16 Encoding: 0x00D7
• UTF-32 Encoding: 0x000000D7

The Multiplication Sign (×) differs from the Latin letter "x" in both typography and meaning. While "x" is alphabetic, "×" is mathematical. It ensures precision in equations, scientific notation, and programming expressions where clarity matters.