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LaTeX has three multiplication signs. \times is the schoolbook cross, used for dimensions (3 × 4 matrix) and scientific notation. \cdot is the dot preferred in algebra, where × could be mistaken for the variable x.
All ways to write it
| Command | Use | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
\times | cross, × | none | |
\cdot | centred dot, · | none | |
\ast | asterisk, ∗ | none |
Example
6.02 \times 10^{23}Avogadro's number in scientific notation.
Questions
Should I use \times or \cdot?
\cdot between variables (a · b), \times between numbers or for dimensions and cross products. Never use the letter x.
Related symbols
- Dot operator ·
\cdot - Division ÷
\div - Cross product ×
\times
Using multiplication in Confluence
Confluence Cloud has no built-in LaTeX. With LaTeX Math for Confluence you add a math macro to any page, type \times and it renders inline or as a block, with a live preview while you edit. Every command on this page renders there without extra packages.