Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⧖ has the Unicode code point U+29D6. 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+29D6 to binary:
00101001 11010110. 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 10010110
WHITE HOURGLASS·U+29D6
⧖
Character Information
Code Point
U+29D6
HEX
29D6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A7 96 | 11100010 10100111 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 D6 | 00101001 11010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D6 29 | 11010110 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 D6 | 00000000 00000000 00101001 11010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D6 29 00 00 | 11010110 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⧖
URI Encoded
%E2%A7%96
Description
The Unicode character U+29D6, known as the White Hourglass, is a versatile symbol primarily used in digital texts for representing time. It is often employed in scenarios where time limits are imposed or when the passage of time is emphasized. For instance, it may be utilized in countdown timers, productivity tools, or even in creative contexts to visually convey the idea of a race against time. Although it doesn't have any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical connotations tied to its use, the White Hourglass can provide a powerful visual element when conveying urgency, progress, or deadlines. Its minimalist design, featuring two overlapping hourglasses with white sand, is easily recognizable and universally understood, making it an effective tool in digital communication across various platforms and industries.
How to type the ⧖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10710 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.