U+2A2F "⨯" Vector or Cross Product Unicode Character

U+2A2F "⨯" Vector or Cross Product is a mathematical symbol representing the cross product operator, which in vector algebra computes a binary operation on two vectors in three-dimensional space, resulting in a third vector that is perpendicular to the plane containing the original vectors. This symbol is distinct from the standard multiplication sign or the letter "x", and it is encoded to support precise mathematical notation in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer graphics, where it denotes not only the cross product but also the exterior product in geometric algebra. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent digital representation across different platforms and software for clear communication of abstract mathematical concepts.

General Properties

Code Point	U+2A2F
Version Added	3.2
Name	Vector or Cross Product
Block	Supplemental Mathematical Operators
General Category	Math Symbol
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	⨯
HTML Hex Encoding	⨯
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE2 0xA8 0xAF
UTF-16 Encoding	0x2A2F
UTF-32 Encoding	0x00002A2F
C/C++/Java Escape	\u2a2f

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	None
Numeric Value	NaN
Line Break	Alphabetic
Script	Common
Script Extensions	Common
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
Pattern Syntax	Yes
Math	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Rotated
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Other
Sentence Break	Other