Times in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for times (×) is \times — cross product / multiplication.

\times

Binary Operators · Unicode × (U+00D7) · no package needed

How to type Times

Write \times inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a \times b$

a \times b

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FAQ

How do you write times (×) in LaTeX?

Use \times in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $a \times b$.

Which package provides \times?

None — \times is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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