Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㊸ has the Unicode code point U+32B8. 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+32B8 to binary:
00110010 10111000. 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:
11100011 10001010 10111000
CIRCLED NUMBER FORTY THREE·U+32B8
㊸
Character Information
Code Point
U+32B8
HEX
32B8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8A B8 | 11100011 10001010 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 32 B8 | 00110010 10111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B8 32 | 10111000 00110010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 32 B8 | 00000000 00000000 00110010 10111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B8 32 00 00 | 10111000 00110010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㊸
URI Encoded
%E3%8A%B8
Description
U+32B8 is a unique Unicode character representing the "CIRCLED NUMBER FORTY THREE". This specific symbol finds its application primarily in digital text, particularly in scenarios that necessitate the use of numerical representations within non-Latin scripts, as well as mathematical formulas and computer programming. The typography associated with U+32B8 is particularly noteworthy for its distinct circular design, providing a clear visual differentiation from standard Arabic numerals when used. In cultural contexts, this character is often utilized in East Asian languages such as Chinese, Japanese, or Korean where traditional numeral systems coexist alongside their modern counterparts. The adoption of U+32B8 can also be observed within the technical realm, serving as a component for encoding decimal numbers within binary-coded decimal (BCD) systems. Despite its distinctive visual appeal and diverse usage across various contexts, U+32B8 remains a specialized character that is not commonly encountered in everyday digital communication.
How to type the ㊸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12984 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.