# * — multiplication

[Syntax and values](README.md)

## Behavior and details

The `*` operator multiplies two Numbers: `3 * 4` gives twelve. It does not repeat text or lists; use `repeatList` for a repeated list.

Multiplication has **precedence**, or priority, over addition. Pliro groups `2 + 3 * 4` as `2 + (3 * 4)`. Multiplication, division, and remainder have the same priority and group from left to right. [Calculation order](expressions.md) explains how parentheses change a group.

## Example

```pliro
# language: en
say 3 * 4
say((2 + 3) * 4)
```

## Related entries

[Syntax and values](README.md) · [Built-ins](../builtins/README.md) · [Programming guides](../guides/README.md)