β
Circled Times Symbol (β)
Copy the Circled Times symbol β to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does β mean?
β denotes the tensor product in linear algebra and quantum mechanics, and the Kronecker product of matrices. Its official Unicode name is CIRCLED TIMES.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | CIRCLED TIMES |
| Code point | U+2297 |
| Decimal | 8855 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊗ Β· ⊗ Β· ⊗ |
| CSS | \2297 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2297 |
| Python | \u2297 or \N{CIRCLED TIMES} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 97 |
| LaTeX | \otimes |
How to type β
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste β anywhere β Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2297then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2297; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βcircled timesβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2297, then Space. - HTML:
⊗renders as β. - LaTeX:
\otimesin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2297 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy β from this page.
What is the HTML code for β?
Use ⊗ or ⊗ (hex) or ⊗ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \otimes in math mode.