Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character 8 has the Unicode code point U+0038. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 1 byte because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0000to0x007f.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 7 bits within the final 8 bits and that it will have the format:0xxxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+0038 to binary:
00111000. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
00111000
DIGIT EIGHT·U+0038
8
Character Information
Code Point
U+0038
HEX
0038
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Decimal Digit Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 38 | 00111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 38 | 00000000 00111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 38 00 | 00111000 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 38 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 38 00 00 00 | 00111000 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
8
URI Encoded
8
Description
The Unicode character U+0038, commonly known as the "Digit Eight," plays a significant role in digital text across various languages, systems, and applications. This numeral symbol, belonging to the Basic Latin Unicode block (U+0000 to U+007F), is an essential part of the base-10 (decimal) and binary counting systems, making it culturally, linguistically, and technically important. In mathematics, U+0038 represents the number eight, a fundamental numeral that underpins concepts like multiplication and division. Outside of mathematics, this digit is critical for date formatting, numerical sequences, and coding applications. Its use extends beyond textual contexts, with its appearance in computer programming languages to denote octal digits (base 8). In these settings, it often signifies file permissions or other binary values. Beyond its technical uses, the Unicode character U+0038 holds significant cultural relevance across different societies and traditions. For instance, in Chinese culture, eight is considered a lucky number associated with prosperity, success, and wealth due to its phonetic similarity with the word for "wealth" or "abundance." The Unicode character U+0038's importance cannot be overstated, considering its widespread use across cultures and technology. From communication to mathematics, coding to date formatting, this numeral symbol remains a vital component of digital communication and understanding.
How to type the 8 symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0056 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.