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Math Symbols
×

Multiplication Sign

U+00D7

The multiplication sign shows that two numbers or values are being multiplied together.

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Character
×
Unicode codepoint
U+00D7
HTML named entity
×
HTML decimal entity
×
HTML hex entity
×
CSS escape
\00D7
JavaScript escape
\u00D7
Windows Alt code
0215

Meaning and usage

It is used in math problems, dimensions such as 1920×1080, and formulas, and should not be confused with the lowercase letter x.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HTML entity for the multiplication sign?
Use × or ×.
Is × different from the letter x?
Yes, × is a dedicated math symbol with its own Unicode codepoint, separate from the Latin letter x.