Math emoji: plus ➕, minus ➖, multiply ✖️, divide ➗ and equals 🟰
Five operators, an infinity sign and the tools of the maths classroom. Copy the math emoji here and see when the emoji beats the plain sign.
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The operator emoji
Emoji has heavy, orange-on-most-platforms versions of the four basic operators. ➕ ➖ ➗ are original 2010 emoji; ✖️ is the older Dingbat multiplication X with a variation selector; 🟰 heavy equals sign was added late, in Emoji 14.0 (2021), because until then a typed “=” was the only option. They are used in captions where a typed sign would be too small: “coffee ➕ rain 🟰 perfect morning”.
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| plusU+2795 | Heavy plus sign | Add, more, positive; “A➕” for a top grade | |
| minusU+2796 | Heavy minus sign | Subtract, less, remove | |
| multiplyU+2716 U+FE0F | Heavy multiplication X | Times; also a bold X for “no” — see the cross guide | |
| divideU+2797 | Heavy division sign | Divide, split the bill | |
| heavy equals signU+1F7F0 | Equals, “same”, “equal to” | ||
| infinityU+267E U+FE0F | Forever, unlimited; see the infinity guide |
Tools and numbers
🧮 abacus is what people reach for as a “calculator emoji”; there is no pocket calculator in the set. 📐 triangular ruler and 📏 straight ruler cover geometry, and 📊 📈 📉 the charts. For digits use the keycap numbers, and for “percent” there is no emoji — % is typed. 💯 hundred points doubles as “100%” and has its own guide.
Emoji signs versus typed signs
- In an equation that must be read precisely, type + − × ÷ = so that screen readers and search treat it as maths; the emoji are announced as “heavy plus sign” and so on.
- In captions, tweets and Slack, the emoji stand out and are legible at small sizes.
- 🔞 “no one under eighteen” is the sign people mean by “18 plus emoji”; it has its own page.
Questions people ask
Is there an equals sign emoji?
Yes, 🟰 heavy equals sign, added in Emoji 14.0 in 2021. Devices older than 2022 may not show it.
Is there a calculator emoji?
Not a calculator as such; 🧮 abacus is used for it, and 🔢 input numbers for a numeric keypad.
What is the A+ emoji?
People write it as the letter A followed by ➕, or use 🅰️➕. There is no dedicated grade emoji.
What does the heavy equals sign emoji mean?
The heavy equals sign emoji 🟰 represents equality in mathematics. It can also suggest balance or fairness in a message. There is no separate emoji for social equality; the equals sign is the closest symbol.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Facts were checked against the sources listed above. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
