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Multiplication Sign (×)

The multiplication sign (×) means 'times' — 4 × 5 = 20 — and also gives dimensions, as in a 10 × 20 m room.

Multiplication Sign · U+00D7 · Math Symbols

Click the symbol or the button to copy it, then paste it anywhere — documents, messages, bios and code.

Multiplication Sign codes

Code	Value
Unicode code point	`U+00D7`
Unicode name	`Multiplication Sign`
HTML named entity	`×`
HTML decimal	`×`
HTML hex	`×`
CSS content code	`\D7`
JavaScript / JSON	`\u00D7`
Windows Alt code	`Alt+0215`
LaTeX	`\times`

Multiplication Sign variants (6)

6 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.

⋅Dot Operator✕Multiplication X✖Heavy Multiplication X·Middle Dot∗Asterisk Operator⊗Circled Times

Meaning & usage

The × sign has multiplied numbers since the 1600s, and it moonlights everywhere else: room and photo dimensions (3 × 5 prints), screen resolutions (1920 × 1080), magnification (10× zoom) and even fashion sizing. It is not the letter x, and it is not the ballot X ✗ — × sits smaller and higher, aligned with numbers. Type it with Alt+0215 on Windows, or copy it here for documents where the difference shows.

Examples in use

6 × 7 = 42
Photo paper 4 × 6 inches
Zoom lens 24–70mm at 3×

How to type the multiplication sign

Windows

Hold the Alt key and type 0215 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. The code is Alt+0215. It also works in Word with the same keys.

Mac

There is no Option-key shortcut for × on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Multiplication Sign", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.

iPhone & Android

Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ×. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)

Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00d7 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.

Frequently asked questions

How is × different from the letter x?

The multiplication sign × is a separate character, centred on the number line. The letter x sits on the baseline and means a variable or a kiss in messages — using it in dimensions looks unprofessional.

How do I type × on a keyboard?

On Windows, hold Alt and type 0215 on the numeric keypad. On a Mac there is no direct shortcut, so copy it from this page or use the Character Viewer.

Why does × sometimes show as a box or question mark?

The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+00D7 (Multiplication Sign). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.

Is the Multiplication Sign free to use?

Yes. × is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.