Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⓑ has the Unicode code point U+24D1. 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+24D1 to binary:
00100100 11010001. 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 10010001
CIRCLED LATIN SMALL LETTER B·U+24D1
ⓑ
Character Information
Code Point
U+24D1
HEX
24D1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 93 91 | 11100010 10010011 10010001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 D1 | 00100100 11010001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D1 24 | 11010001 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 D1 | 00000000 00000000 00100100 11010001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D1 24 00 00 | 11010001 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⓑ
URI Encoded
%E2%93%91
Description
U+24D1, the Circled Latin Small Letter B, is a Unicode character primarily used in digital text for its distinct visual representation. It stands out due to its circular shape surrounding the lowercase letter 'b'. This unique form makes it an essential tool for enhancing readability and aesthetic appeal in typography. The character finds usage in various contexts such as mathematical equations, linguistics, and programming languages where visual distinction is crucial for understanding and clarity. Despite its limited application, U+24D1 serves as a vital element in the vast landscape of digital text communication, providing a visually engaging alternative to traditional lowercase letters.
How to type the ⓑ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9425 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.