U+2125 · Letterlike Symbols
Ounce Sign ℥
Ounce Sign is the Unicode character U+2125 (official name “OUNCE SIGN”) from the Letterlike Symbols block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s letterlike symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+2125
HTML℥
℥U+2125
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8485 | |
| HTML (hex) | ℥ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ℥ | |
| CSS | \2125 | |
| JavaScript | \u2125 | |
| Python | \u2125 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 A5 | |
| UTF-16 | 2125 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%84%A5 |
Character details
| Official name | OUNCE SIGN |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Letterlike Symbols |
| General category | Other Symbol (So) |
| SymbolHero category | Letterlike Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ℥
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2125then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “ounce sign”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “ounce sign”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2125.
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 “ounce sign” or enter
U+2125. - HTML:
℥ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8485)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ℥?
It is U+2125 (OUNCE SIGN), decimal 8485.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2125 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 “ounce sign”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ℥ (or ℥). There is no named entity.