Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ϖ has the Unicode code point U+03D6. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+03D6 to binary:
00000011 11010110. 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:
11001111 10010110
GREEK PI SYMBOL·U+03D6
ϖ
Character Information
Code Point
U+03D6
HEX
03D6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CF 96 | 11001111 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 D6 | 00000011 11010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D6 03 | 11010110 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 D6 | 00000000 00000000 00000011 11010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D6 03 00 00 | 11010110 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ϖ
URI Encoded
%CF%96
Description
The Unicode character U+03D6 represents the Greek letter Pi (Π), commonly known as "GREEK PI SYMBOL." In digital text, this character serves a significant role in typography, particularly within the field of mathematics and computer science. It is widely used to denote the mathematical constant π (pi), which approximates the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi holds an essential place in various mathematical equations, such as those involving circles, spheres, and other geometric shapes. Greek letters like Pi are often employed in formulae due to their distinct and easily distinguishable appearance, allowing readers to effortlessly differentiate them from Latin alphabet characters. Moreover, the use of Greek symbols adds a level of precision and clarity when expressing complex mathematical concepts or equations, ensuring accurate communication within academic, scientific, and engineering contexts. Overall, U+03D6 (GREEK PI SYMBOL) plays a crucial role in digital text as it facilitates clear expression of advanced mathematical ideas and principles across diverse disciplines.
How to type the ϖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0982 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.