U+2155 · Number Forms
Vulgar Fraction One Fifth ⅕
Vulgar Fraction One Fifth is the Unicode character U+2155 (official name “VULGAR FRACTION ONE FIFTH”) 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+2155
HTML⅕
⅕U+2155
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2155 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8533 | |
| HTML named entity | ⅕ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⅕ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⅕ | |
| CSS | \2155 | |
| JavaScript | \u2155 | |
| Python | \u2155 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 85 95 | |
| UTF-16 | 2155 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%85%95 |
Character details
| Official name | VULGAR FRACTION ONE FIFTH |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Number Forms |
| General category | Other Number (No) |
| SymbolHero category | Fractions |
| Decomposition | <fraction> U+0031 U+2044 U+0035 |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⅕
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2155then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “vulgar fraction one fifth”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “vulgar fraction one fifth”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2155.
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 one fifth” or enter
U+2155. - HTML:
⅕or⅕ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8533)
Similar fractions
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⅕?
It is U+2155 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE FIFTH), decimal 8533.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2155 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 one fifth”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⅕ or the numeric reference ⅕.