Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⓚ has the Unicode code point U+24C0. 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+24C0 to binary:
00100100 11000000. 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 10010011 10000000
CIRCLED LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K·U+24C0
Ⓚ
Character Information
Code Point
U+24C0
HEX
24C0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 93 80 | 11100010 10010011 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 C0 | 00100100 11000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 24 | 11000000 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 C0 | 00000000 00000000 00100100 11000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 24 00 00 | 11000000 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⓚ
URI Encoded
%E2%93%80
Description
U+24C0, the Circled Latin Capital Letter K, is a specialized character in Unicode that serves a distinct purpose within digital typography. This character is primarily used to differentiate between similar-looking letters or symbols in mathematical equations, technical documents, and other contexts where clarity is crucial. Its unique design features an uppercase K enclosed within a circular border, setting it apart from the standard Latin Capital Letter K. In digital text, U+24C0 plays a vital role in conveying precise meaning and avoiding confusion with similar characters such as the lowercase 'k' or other symbols that might be mistaken for an uppercase 'K'. The Circled Latin Capital Letter K is often used in linguistic studies, cryptography, and various technical fields where clear distinctions between symbols are critical. Its inclusion in Unicode reflects the importance of typographic accuracy across a wide range of applications and industries.
How to type the Ⓚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9408 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.