Multiplication Sign
A symbol indicating multiplication, commonly used in mathematical expressions.
This symbol represents multiplication, used in arithmetic to denote the operation of multiplying numbers. It is one of the basic mathematical operators employed from elementary school through advanced scientific research. In expressions it links values like “3✖4” to indicate their product. Beyond math, it commonly appears as an icon for “close” buttons in user interfaces. It is also used in messages to mark incorrect answers with a cross. As a pictogram, it is highly recognizable and visually simple. In Unicode, it is defined at code point U+2716.
Keywords
Superordinate
Subordinate
Examples
- • 4✖3=12.
- • Mark wrong answers with ✖.
- • Click the ✖ to close the window.
Technical Info
Unicode
U+2716
NCR (Decimal)
✖
NCR (Hexadecimal)
✖
GitHub Short Code
:heavy_multiplication_x:
Sentiment
neutral
Version
E0.6
Emoji Representations (Platform, Font)
✖
Noto Emoji (Mono)
✖
Your Device
Emoji Only Sentences
Math Operation
➕➖✖➗
🔢✖🧮