Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬢ has the Unicode code point U+2B22. 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+2B22 to binary:
00101011 00100010. 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 10101100 10100010
BLACK HEXAGON·U+2B22
⬢
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B22
HEX
2B22
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC A2 | 11100010 10101100 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 22 | 00101011 00100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 22 2B | 00100010 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 22 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 22 2B 00 00 | 00100010 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬢
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%A2
Description
The Unicode character U+2B22, also known as the BLACK HEXAGON, is a symbol often employed in digital typography for various purposes. It plays a significant role in mathematics, computer programming, and engineering as a graphical representation of six-sided figures or polygons. The BLACK HEXAGON is widely used to denote hexagons in various contexts, such as mathematical diagrams, geometrical illustrations, and design layouts. As part of the Unicode Standard, it ensures consistency across different platforms, languages, and software applications, facilitating seamless communication and understanding among users worldwide. Its precise and accurate representation is vital for professionals in fields like engineering, architecture, and computer graphics, where geometric shapes are essential elements.
How to type the ⬢ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11042 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.