Times Sign

The times sign is written as a cross of two lines:

×

The times sign indicates multiplication operation of 2 numbers or expressions.

For example:

3 × 4

means 3 times 4, which is the multiplication of 3 and 4, which is equal to 12.

 

Other symbols that are used to denote multiplication operation are:

Asterisk sign:

*

For example:

3 * 4

The asterisk sign is located on the computer keyboard above the 8 digit. In order to write an asterisk press shift+8.

Multiplication dot:

·

For example:

3 · 4

 

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See also

• Basic math symbols
• Plus sign
• Minus sign
• Division sign
• Equals sign