Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⋇ has the Unicode code point U+22C7. 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+22C7 to binary:
00100010 11000111. 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 10001011 10000111
DIVISION TIMES·U+22C7
⋇
Character Information
Code Point
U+22C7
HEX
22C7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8B 87 | 11100010 10001011 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 C7 | 00100010 11000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C7 22 | 11000111 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 C7 | 00000000 00000000 00100010 11000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C7 22 00 00 | 11000111 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⋇
URI Encoded
%E2%8B%87
Description
The Unicode character U+22C7, known as the "Division Times" symbol, serves a crucial role in digital text by representing mathematical operations. Primarily used in computer algebra systems, engineering calculations, and scientific notations, this symbol is indispensable for accurately conveying complex equations and mathematical expressions. Although it may appear similar to the multiplication operator (x), the Division Times symbol distinguishes itself by implying a division operation followed by a multiplication operation. Its use in digital text ensures precise communication of these intricate calculations, contributing significantly to the clarity and accuracy of various scientific, technical, and engineering contexts.
How to type the ⋇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8903 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.