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U+2221 · Mathematical Operators

Measured Angle

Measured Angle is the Unicode character U+2221 (official name “MEASURED ANGLE”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2221
HTML∡
U+2221

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2221
Decimal8737
HTML named entity∡
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2221
JavaScript\u2221
Python\u2221
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 A1
UTF-162221
URL-encoded%E2%88%A1

Character details

Official nameMEASURED ANGLE
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ∡

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2221 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “measured angle”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “measured angle”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2221.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “measured angle” or enter U+2221.
  • HTML: ∡ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8737)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ∡?

It is U+2221 (MEASURED ANGLE), decimal 8737.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2221 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “measured angle”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ∡ or the numeric reference ∡.