U+215C · Number Forms
Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths ⅜
Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths is the Unicode character U+215C (official name “VULGAR FRACTION THREE 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+215C
HTML⅜
⅜U+215C
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+215C | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8540 | |
| HTML named entity | ⅜ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⅜ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⅜ | |
| CSS | \215C | |
| JavaScript | \u215C | |
| Python | \u215C | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 85 9C | |
| UTF-16 | 215C | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%85%9C |
Character details
| Official name | VULGAR FRACTION THREE EIGHTHS |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Number Forms |
| General category | Other Number (No) |
| SymbolHero category | Fractions |
| Decomposition | <fraction> U+0033 U+2044 U+0038 |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⅜
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
215Cthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “vulgar fraction three eighths”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “vulgar fraction three eighths”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
215C.
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 three eighths” or enter
U+215C. - HTML:
⅜or⅜ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8540)
Similar fractions
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⅜?
It is U+215C (VULGAR FRACTION THREE EIGHTHS), decimal 8540.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 215C 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 three eighths”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⅜ or the numeric reference ⅜.