HTML Entity for Multiplication Sign (×)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+00D7

HTML Entity for multiplication sign (U+00D7) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Multiplication Sign Entity?

Multiplication sign (×) is the standard times operator at Unicode U+00D7. HTML5 provides ×. Prefer it over the letter x in math and dimensions.

Remember

Character     ×
Unicode       U+00D7
Named entity  &times;
Hex entity    &#xD7;
Decimal       &#215;
CSS escape    \00D7

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ×.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`×`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`×`	UTF-8 HTML text
Hex entity	`×`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`×`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\00D7`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Math product / equation	`×`
Dimensions (width × height)	`×`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\00D7"`
Letter x in words	Type `x` — not `×`
UI close / Dingbat cross	See Multiplication X — ✕

See it

Live Preview

Multiplication sign in math, dimensions, and beside lookalikes.

Equation 3 × 4 = 12

Dimensions 1920 × 1080

Large glyph ×

vs x / ✕ × | x | ✕

With entities Named: × | Hex: × | Decimal: ×

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the multiplication sign with named, hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce × in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Multiplication Sign (×)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\00D7";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &times;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#xD7;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#215;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Equation: 3 &times; 4 = 12</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: × is the clearest HTML form and renders ×.

2. Hex: U+00D7 → × in HTML. Same result as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 215 → ×. Same result as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \00D7 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that × after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the multiplication sign.

Prefer

Use `×`

The named form is clearer than numeric references and is defined in HTML5.

vs x

Not the letter x

Letter x is U+0078. Use × for multiplication and dimensions.

vs ✕

Not Multiplication X

✕ (U+2715) is a Dingbat often used for close icons. × is the math times sign.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\00D7 belongs in CSS. × / × / × belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type × directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ×, not &times.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Multiplication sign (U+00D7) and its entity forms (×, ×, ×, CSS \\00D7) are supported in all mainstream browsers.

✓ Universal support

Multiplication Sign (×)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type × directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+00D7 / × Full support

Bottom line: Prefer × in mathematical HTML. Use \\00D7 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: multiplication sign is U+00D7 (decimal 215).
HTML: prefer ×.
CSS: use \00D7 inside content for generated text.
Lookalikes: not letter x and not ✕ (Multiplication X).

One line: U+00D7 → prefer × (also × / CSS \00D7).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the multiplication sign in HTML using entities?

Use × (named), × (hex), × (decimal), or the CSS escape \00D7 in the content property. All render ×. Prefer × in mathematical HTML.

What is the Unicode value for the multiplication sign?

U+00D7 (MULTIPLICATION SIGN). Hex D7, decimal 215. It belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+00D7?

Yes. HTML5 defines × for ×.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for math products, equations, and dimensions — for example 3 × 4 = 12 or 1920 × 1080. Prefer it over the letter x.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+00D7?

HTML entities (×, ×, or ×) go in markup. The CSS escape \00D7 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ×.

Is × the same as x or ✕?

No. Multiplication sign is × (×, U+00D7). Letter x is U+0078. Multiplication X (✕, U+2715) is a different Dingbat often used for close icons.

Did you know?

Multiplication sign is Unicode U+00D7 (decimal 215) — MULTIPLICATION SIGN in Latin-1 Supplement. HTML5 provides ×. Prefer it for math and dimensions (3 × 4, 1920 × 1080). It is not the letter x and not Dingbat Multiplication X ✕ (U+2715).

Next: Multiplication X

Continue with the Multiplication X (✕) entity tutorial.

Multiplication X tutorial →

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