Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character þ has the Unicode code point U+00FE. 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+00FE to binary:
11111110. 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:
11000011 10111110
LATIN SMALL LETTER THORN·U+00FE
þ
Character Information
Code Point
U+00FE
HEX
00FE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 BE | 11000011 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 FE | 00000000 11111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FE 00 | 11111110 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 FE | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FE 00 00 00 | 11111110 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
þ
URI Encoded
%C3%BE
Description
The Unicode character U+00FE, also known as LATIN SMALL LETTER THORN (latin-small-letter-thorn-u-00fe), plays a crucial role in digital text representation. This unique letter, denoted by the codepoint 00FE and code 254, is part of the extended Latin alphabet, primarily used in Icelandic and Faroese languages where it holds significant cultural and linguistic importance. In Icelandic, 'þ' represents a distinct consonant sound similar to the English 'th' in words like "thin" or "they," enhancing clarity and accuracy within these languages. The LATIN SMALL LETTER THORN is essential for effective communication across digital platforms, ensuring the preservation of original linguistic characteristics when translating or transcribing texts. Its inclusion in Unicode allows digital text to accurately represent a wide range of languages and dialects, promoting inclusivity and fostering greater understanding among diverse communities worldwide. The LATIN SMALL LETTER THORN is found within the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (latin-1-supplement), a versatile collection of characters that serve various text formatting and typography purposes. This character, along with others in the block, such as pilcrows (◊) and en dashes (–), are vital for proper formatting and presentation of written content across digital platforms. By understanding and utilizing the LATIN SMALL LETTER THORN appropriately, writers and developers can help ensure accurate communication, respect for linguistic diversity, and an aesthetically pleasing visual experience for readers worldwide.
How to type the þ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0254 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.