Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⧗ has the Unicode code point U+29D7. 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+29D7 to binary:
00101001 11010111. 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 10100111 10010111
BLACK HOURGLASS·U+29D7
⧗
Character Information
Code Point
U+29D7
HEX
29D7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A7 97 | 11100010 10100111 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 D7 | 00101001 11010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D7 29 | 11010111 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 D7 | 00000000 00000000 00101001 11010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D7 29 00 00 | 11010111 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⧗
URI Encoded
%E2%A7%97
Description
The Unicode character U+29D7, also known as the Black Hourglass, holds a significant place in digital typography and symbolism. Typically used in digital text to represent time management or limitations, it is frequently seen in contexts such as countdown timers and project management software. In technical contexts, the Black Hourglass serves as an indicator of reversed flow or direction, often utilized in programming code or data processing systems. Although not part of any specific language's character set, its universally recognized shape and meaning across cultures lend it a unique cultural significance. The symbol is derived from traditional hourglasses, which were historically used to measure time intervals by allowing sand to flow through an inverted glass. Today, the Black Hourglass remains a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of time in our digital age.
How to type the ⧗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10711 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.