CIRCLED DIGIT SIX·U+2465

Character Information

Code Point
U+2465
HEX
2465
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number

Character Representations

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EncodingHexBinary
UTF8
E2 91 A5
11100010 10010001 10100101
UTF16 (big Endian)
24 65
00100100 01100101
UTF16 (little Endian)
65 24
01100101 00100100
UTF32 (big Endian)
00 00 24 65
00000000 00000000 00100100 01100101
UTF32 (little Endian)
65 24 00 00
01100101 00100100 00000000 00000000
HTML Entity
⑥
URI Encoded
%E2%91%A5

Description

The Unicode character U+2465 is known as the "Circled Digit Six". It is a symbol that represents the number six enclosed within a circle. Typically used in digital text, it serves to differentiate numeric characters when clarity or context is required. This character can be found in various applications, including mathematical equations, technical documents, and computer programming, where it may indicate a specific value or parameter. The Circled Digit Six holds significance in certain cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts. In mathematics and science, it allows for clearer distinction of values within complex expressions or when using similar-looking numeric characters like '5' and '6'. This is particularly helpful in programming languages where the difference between these numbers could lead to a significant change in output. In terms of technical context, the Circled Digit Six is often used in numbering systems that require explicit indication of value, such as in the representation of binary or hexadecimal values. This ensures accurate interpretation and execution of code by computers and other digital devices. In summary, the Unicode character U+2465, or Circled Digit Six, plays a vital role in providing clarity and distinction in various applications, particularly within digital text. Its use transcends cultural boundaries and is an essential tool for precise communication in technical and mathematical contexts.

How to type the symbol on Windows

Hold Alt and type 9317 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.

  1. Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout

    The character has the Unicode code point U+2465. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of 0x0800 to 0xffff.

    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 the x are the payload bits.

    UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range
    Codepoint RangeBytesBit patternPayload length
    U+0000 - U+007F10xxxxxxx7 bits
    U+0080 - U+07FF2110xxxxx 10xxxxxx11 bits
    U+0800 - U+FFFF31110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx16 bits
    U+10000 - U+10FFFF411110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx21 bits
  2. Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:

    Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2465 to binary: 00100100 01100101. Those are the payload bits.

  3. 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 10010001 10100101