Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⋍ has the Unicode code point U+22CD. 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+22CD to binary:
00100010 11001101. 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 10001011 10001101
REVERSED TILDE EQUALS·U+22CD
⋍
Character Information
Code Point
U+22CD
HEX
22CD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8B 8D | 11100010 10001011 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 CD | 00100010 11001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CD 22 | 11001101 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 CD | 00000000 00000000 00100010 11001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CD 22 00 00 | 11001101 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⋍
URI Encoded
%E2%8B%8D
Description
The character U+22CD, known as the Reversed Tilde Equals (≈), is a mathematical symbol used to denote an approximation in digital text. In typography and Unicode standards, it plays a crucial role, particularly in the representation of scientific, technical, and mathematical concepts. This symbol is often utilized in engineering, physics, and other disciplines where precise values are not always available or practical. Its reversed orientation differentiates it from the standard tilde equals sign (~), which generally denotes negation or equality with reservations. The Reversed Tilde Equals character is widely accepted in digital communication across various platforms and programming languages, ensuring clarity and consistency in conveying mathematical approximations globally.
How to type the ⋍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8909 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.