Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✕ has the Unicode code point U+2715. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2715 to binary:
00100111 00010101. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011100 10010101
MULTIPLICATION X·U+2715
✕
Character Information
Code Point
U+2715
HEX
2715
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C 95 | 11100010 10011100 10010101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 15 | 00100111 00010101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 15 27 | 00010101 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 15 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00010101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 15 27 00 00 | 00010101 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✕
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%95
Description
The Unicode character U+2715, also known as the Multiplication X, is a symbol used to represent multiplication in digital text. This typographical element primarily serves in mathematical expressions, where it demonstrates the operation of multiplying two numbers together. In various programming languages and software applications, it acts as an alternative to the asterisk (*) for denoting multiplication, especially when using ASCII characters. Although U+2715 may appear visually similar to other Unicode symbols, such as U+2702 (Heavy Multiplication X) or U+2713 (Division Slash), its specific usage is distinct and ensures clarity in mathematical contexts. Its role in digital text exemplifies the expansive versatility of Unicode in representing a vast array of symbols, characters, and glyphs for diverse cultures, languages, and technical needs.
How to type the ✕ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10005 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.