Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character k has the Unicode code point U+006B. 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+006B to binary:
01101011. 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:
01101011
LATIN SMALL LETTER K·U+006B
k
Character Information
Code Point
U+006B
HEX
006B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 6B | 01101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 6B | 00000000 01101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6B 00 | 01101011 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 6B | 00000000 00000000 00000000 01101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6B 00 00 00 | 01101011 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
k
URI Encoded
k
Description
The Unicode character 'k' (U+006B) is a vital component of the Latin alphabet, representing the lowercase form of the letter K. In digital text, it is commonly used to depict the phoneme /k/ in numerous languages that employ this script, such as English and German. It serves a crucial function at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, or acronyms when in uppercase (U+004B). From a cultural and linguistic perspective, 'k' is recognized as a plosive consonant that can signify different sounds across various languages based on their phonetic systems. It is essential to acknowledge the adaptability of its shape and sound value when used within distinct language contexts. Technically speaking, Unicode was designed to ensure consistent text representation across platforms, languages, and systems; U+006B plays a vital role in this endeavor by maintaining a universally recognized form for the lowercase letter 'k'. The Basic Latin Unicode block (U+0000 to U+007F), which includes character 'k', forms the foundation of the Unicode system, supporting digital communication across multiple platforms and devices.
How to type the k symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0107 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.