Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ∕ has the Unicode code point U+2215. 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+2215 to binary:
00100010 00010101. 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 10001000 10010101
DIVISION SLASH·U+2215
∕
Character Information
Code Point
U+2215
HEX
2215
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 88 95 | 11100010 10001000 10010101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 15 | 00100010 00010101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 15 22 | 00010101 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 15 | 00000000 00000000 00100010 00010101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 15 22 00 00 | 00010101 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
∕
URI Encoded
%E2%88%95
Description
The Unicode character U+2215, known as the Division Slash (∕), is a mathematical symbol that serves as an alternative representation for division. It is commonly used in digital text to convey the act of dividing one number by another. While the more conventional division symbol (÷) is derived from a Latin cross and has been in use since ancient times, the Division Slash emerged in the 20th century as a more modern, angular representation. This character is frequently employed in computer programming, mathematical equations, and scientific documents to convey division operations with clarity and precision. The Division Slash does not have any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context outside of its role as a clear alternative to the traditional division symbol. Its primary function lies in enhancing readability and avoiding potential confusion with other symbols such as multiplication (×) or subtraction (−).
How to type the ∕ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8725 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.