Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+205F. 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+205F to binary:
00100000 01011111. 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 10000001 10011111
MEDIUM MATHEMATICAL SPACE·U+205F
Character Information
Code Point
U+205F
HEX
205F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Space Separator
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 9F | 11100010 10000001 10011111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 5F | 00100000 01011111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5F 20 | 01011111 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 5F | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01011111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5F 20 00 00 | 01011111 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
 
URI Encoded
%E2%81%9F
Description
The Unicode character U+205F, known as the Medium Mathematical Space, plays a crucial role in digital typography. It is specifically designed to provide adequate spacing between mathematical symbols and operands or expressions in digital text. Unlike regular spaces, this character ensures optimal separation and readability in complex mathematical notations. Its usage is predominantly observed within scientific documents, educational materials, and software applications involving mathematical equations. As a result, U+205F contributes significantly to the accuracy and legibility of textual content in various fields, including physics, engineering, economics, and computer science.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8287 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.