Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ③ has the Unicode code point U+2462. 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+2462 to binary:
00100100 01100010. 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 10010001 10100010
CIRCLED DIGIT THREE·U+2462
③
Character Information
Code Point
U+2462
HEX
2462
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 91 A2 | 11100010 10010001 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 62 | 00100100 01100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 62 24 | 01100010 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 62 | 00000000 00000000 00100100 01100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 62 24 00 00 | 01100010 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
③
URI Encoded
%E2%91%A2
Description
U+2462, also known as the Circled Digit Three, is a typographical symbol that plays a significant role in various digital texts across multiple fields of application. Typically used in mathematical formulas, scientific notation, and computer programming, this character provides clear visual distinction for numeric values within complex data sets or algorithms. Unlike standard digits, the Circled Digit Three offers additional clarity and eliminates potential ambiguity, particularly when distinguishing between similar characters such as "O" and "0". In certain linguistic contexts, it serves as a convenient alternative to using the word 'three' in a text-based environment. This character is part of the Unicode standard, which is an essential global system for encoding, displaying, and exchanging text across different platforms and devices. The Circled Digit Three exemplifies how Unicode promotes consistency and accuracy in digital communication.
How to type the ③ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9314 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.