Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⊘ has the Unicode code point U+2298. 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+2298 to binary:
00100010 10011000. 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 10001010 10011000
CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH·U+2298
⊘
Character Information
Code Point
U+2298
HEX
2298
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8A 98 | 11100010 10001010 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 98 | 00100010 10011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 98 22 | 10011000 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 98 | 00000000 00000000 00100010 10011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 98 22 00 00 | 10011000 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⊘
URI Encoded
%E2%8A%98
Description
The Unicode character U+2298, known as the "Circled Division Slash," serves a significant role in digital text, particularly within mathematical expressions and symbolic notations. This typographical element is commonly employed to delineate differences in operations, such as division and slash processes. It is often utilized in algebraic equations, programming languages, and computer software where the context demands a clear demarcation of distinct procedures. The character's unique circular design helps to visually separate it from other similar symbols, like the standard forward slash (U+002F) or division symbol (U+220F). Though there is no specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context for this character, its widespread usage in various applications testifies to its relevance and importance in modern digital communication.
How to type the ⊘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8856 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.