02×08

02×08 is a notation that appears in several contexts, notably mathematics and media indexing. Its meaning depends on the surrounding conventions.

In mathematics, 02×08 reads as the product of 2 and 8. The leading zero is a formatting artifact and does not change the value; 02×08 equals 16. The × symbol is the multiplication operator. In some programming contexts, a leading zero can indicate octal numerals, and 08 is not a valid octal digit, which can cause a syntax issue if the expression is treated as an octal literal; however as a plain arithmetic expression, the leading zero is irrelevant.

In television and video databases, the format 2×08 (sometimes written as 02×08) is used to denote Season 2, Episode 8 of a series. The cross symbol is a common typographic variant of the x used in episode numbering. The exact episode referenced depends on the series; other common notations include S02E08 or 2x08.

In other contexts, 02×08 can appear as a product code, model number, or dimension indicator (for example, 2 by 8 units). The meaning should be inferred from the domain—mathematics, media catalogs, or product catalogs.