Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⨵ has the Unicode code point U+2A35. 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+2A35 to binary:
00101010 00110101. 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 10110101
MULTIPLICATION SIGN IN RIGHT HALF CIRCLE·U+2A35
⨵
Character Information
Code Point
U+2A35
HEX
2A35
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A8 B5 | 11100010 10101000 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2A 35 | 00101010 00110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 35 2A | 00110101 00101010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2A 35 | 00000000 00000000 00101010 00110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 35 2A 00 00 | 00110101 00101010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⨵
URI Encoded
%E2%A8%B5
Description
The Unicode character U+2A35 is the "Multiplication Sign in Right Half Circle." This symbol is primarily used in mathematical expressions within digital text to represent multiplication. It provides an alternative to the conventional asterisk (*) or cross symbol (×), often used in mathematical notation for clarity and distinction. The right half circle design of this character lends a unique visual appeal, which can be particularly useful in educational materials, graphic design, or when aiming to convey specific mathematical concepts. Although it is not widely used in common language contexts, it serves an important role in specialized fields such as mathematics, computer science, and engineering where clear distinction of multiplication operations is crucial. The character's code point can be easily inputted using various methods, including Unicode-aware text editors or by copying and pasting from a reference source.
How to type the ⨵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10805 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.