Circled Times

A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ⊗
Unicode: U+2297
HTML entity: ⊗
Category: Math Symbols

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About the circled times symbol

Circled Times is a mathematical symbol consisting of a multiplication sign enclosed within a circle. It is frequently read aloud as "tensor product" or "o-times" and belongs to the Mathematical Operators block. This character functions as a formal operator to distinguish specific types of multiplication from standard arithmetic, maintaining a uniform appearance alongside other circled operators in the Common script.

Practitioners utilize this symbol primarily in advanced mathematics, physics, and computer science. It represents the tensor product between vectors or spaces in linear algebra and signifies the Kronecker product in matrix theory. In specialized engineering contexts, it sometimes denotes exclusive OR logic or specific convolution operations. Outside of technical documentation, the character occasionally appears in graphic design as a decorative element or a stylized cross mark.

How to type Circled Times

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2297 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2297.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.