0×256

0×256 can be read in several ways, depending on context. In mathematics, the × symbol denotes multiplication, so 0 × 256 equals zero. This exemplifies the zero property of multiplication: multiplying any number by zero yields zero.

In computing, hexadecimal literals commonly use the prefix 0x. The sequence 0x256 represents the hex value 256, which equals 598 in decimal. The character × is not standard in hexadecimal notation; if you see 0×256 in code, it is usually a typographic substitution or misrendering of 0x256 rather than a true alternative form.

In other contexts, the same characters may appear in dimension notation, where the symbol × denotes a cross between two dimensions, as in width × height. For example, a size described as 0 × 256 would imply a degenerate or invalid dimension (zero in one dimension), which often corresponds to an empty or non-renderable result in practical applications.

The ambiguity of 0×256 illustrates how symbols can convey different meanings across disciplines. When encountered, the intended interpretation is usually clarified by surrounding context—whether it is an arithmetic expression, a hexadecimal literal, or a dimensional specification.

See also: multiplication, zero (mathematics), hexadecimal notation, dimensional notation.