Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character = has the Unicode code point U+003D. 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+003D to binary:
00111101. 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:
00111101
EQUALS SIGN·U+003D
=
Character Information
Code Point
U+003D
HEX
003D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 3D | 00111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 3D | 00000000 00111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3D 00 | 00111101 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 3D | 00000000 00000000 00000000 00111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3D 00 00 00 | 00111101 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
=
URI Encoded
%3D
Description
The Unicode character U+003D, also known as the EQUALS SIGN (=), plays a significant role in digital text, particularly within programming languages and mathematical equations. In these contexts, it is commonly used to denote equality between two expressions, values, or variables. Its function extends beyond mere comparison, serving as a crucial operator in logical comparisons, arithmetic operations, and assignment statements across various software applications. The universality of the equals sign stems from its consistent representation across digital platforms, transcending linguistic barriers. This character's indispensable nature lies in its role as an essential component of numerous coding languages and mathematical notations, facilitating clear communication and accurate computation within the realms of technology and mathematics. The EQUALS SIGN belongs to the Basic Latin Unicode block (U+0000 to U+007F), which forms the foundation of the Unicode system. This range includes essential characters that are fundamental in programming, text documents, and multiple applications. Despite its historical roots in the ASCII character set, the Basic Latin Unicode block has evolved to accommodate modern needs and remains an integral part of digital communication today.
How to type the = symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0061 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.