Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⨘ has the Unicode code point U+2A18. 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+2A18 to binary:
00101010 00011000. 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 10101000 10011000
INTEGRAL WITH TIMES SIGN·U+2A18
⨘
Character Information
Code Point
U+2A18
HEX
2A18
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A8 98 | 11100010 10101000 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2A 18 | 00101010 00011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 18 2A | 00011000 00101010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2A 18 | 00000000 00000000 00101010 00011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 18 2A 00 00 | 00011000 00101010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⨘
URI Encoded
%E2%A8%98
Description
The Unicode character U+2A18, known as the INTEGRAL WITH TIMES SIGN, is a typographical symbol primarily used in mathematical expressions and digital text. It represents the product of two numbers multiplied by the integral sign, which denotes the process of integration in calculus. This character plays a significant role in mathematical notation and communication, particularly within fields such as engineering, physics, and computer science. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, the INTEGRAL WITH TIMES SIGN is most commonly used in European languages that employ the Latin script, including English. Its precise usage is dependent on the specific language settings and typography conventions employed by the software or text editor being used. Despite its relative obscurity compared to other mathematical symbols, the INTEGRAL WITH TIMES SIGN remains an important tool for clear communication of complex ideas in scientific and technical fields.
How to type the ⨘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10776 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.