Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ਬ has the Unicode code point U+0A2C. 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+0A2C to binary:
00001010 00101100. 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:
11100000 10101000 10101100
GURMUKHI LETTER BA·U+0A2C
ਬ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0A2C
HEX
0A2C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A8 AC | 11100000 10101000 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 2C | 00001010 00101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2C 0A | 00101100 00001010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 2C | 00000000 00000000 00001010 00101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2C 0A 00 00 | 00101100 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ਬ
URI Encoded
%E0%A8%AC
Description
U+0A2C is a character in the Unicode standard representing the Gurmukhi letter "ਬ" (Ba). In digital text, this character serves as a crucial component of the Gurmukhi script, which is used primarily for writing the Punjabi language. As a key part of this written form, U+0A2C plays an important role in preserving and promoting Punjabi literature, religious texts, and cultural heritage. The Gurmukhi script is widely used in India and among Punjabi-speaking communities worldwide. This character, along with other elements of the Gurmukhi script, contributes significantly to the linguistic diversity and rich cultural history of the Punjabi people. In technical terms, U+0A2C follows the standard Unicode encoding system, which facilitates accurate representation and compatibility across various digital platforms and devices, ensuring that the Gurmukhi language remains accessible and legible for both native speakers and learners.
How to type the ਬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2604 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.