Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ▅ has the Unicode code point U+2585. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
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+2585 to binary:
00100101 10000101. 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:
11100010 10010110 10000101
LOWER FIVE EIGHTHS BLOCK·U+2585
▅
Character Information
Code Point
U+2585
HEX
2585
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 96 85 | 11100010 10010110 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 85 | 00100101 10000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 85 25 | 10000101 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 85 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 10000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 85 25 00 00 | 10000101 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
▅
URI Encoded
%E2%96%85
Description
The Unicode character U+2585, known as the Lower Five Eighths Block, is a typographical symbol used primarily in typesetting and digital text for representing fractions or proportions. This character plays a crucial role in conveying precise measurements and mathematical expressions in various fields such as engineering, design, and architecture. Despite its apparent obscurity, the Lower Five Eighths Block holds significance in maintaining consistency and accuracy when dealing with fractions in these disciplines. While it may not be a common sight in everyday text, this character's presence is vital for clear communication of specific ratios or proportions within specialized domains.
How to type the ▅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9605 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.