U+215D · Number Forms
Vulgar Fraction Five Eighths ⅝
Vulgar Fraction Five Eighths is the Unicode character U+215D (official name “VULGAR FRACTION FIVE EIGHTHS”) from the Number Forms block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s fractions collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+215D
HTML⅝
⅝U+215D
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+215D | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8541 | |
| HTML named entity | ⅝ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⅝ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⅝ | |
| CSS | \215D | |
| JavaScript | \u215D | |
| Python | \u215D | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 85 9D | |
| UTF-16 | 215D | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%85%9D |
Character details
| Official name | VULGAR FRACTION FIVE EIGHTHS |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Number Forms |
| General category | Other Number (No) |
| SymbolHero category | Fractions |
| Decomposition | <fraction> U+0035 U+2044 U+0038 |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⅝
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
215Dthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “vulgar fraction five eighths”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “vulgar fraction five eighths”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
215D.
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 “vulgar fraction five eighths” or enter
U+215D. - HTML:
⅝or⅝ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8541)
Similar fractions
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⅝?
It is U+215D (VULGAR FRACTION FIVE EIGHTHS), decimal 8541.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 215D 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 “vulgar fraction five eighths”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⅝ or the numeric reference ⅝.