Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⭘ has the Unicode code point U+2B58. 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+2B58 to binary:
00101011 01011000. 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 10101101 10011000
HEAVY CIRCLE·U+2B58
⭘
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B58
HEX
2B58
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AD 98 | 11100010 10101101 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 58 | 00101011 01011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 58 2B | 01011000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 58 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 01011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 58 2B 00 00 | 01011000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⭘
URI Encoded
%E2%AD%98
Description
The Unicode character U+2B58 is known as the Heavy Circle. It serves a specific role in digital typography, representing an enlarged circular symbol with a thicker contour than its thinner counterparts. Its primary usage is within mathematical equations or scientific notations where it may be employed to denote the concept of equality or approximation, often in lieu of traditional symbols like "=" or "\approx". Despite not having any direct cultural or linguistic context, the Heavy Circle can be found in various programming languages and software applications for its unique appearance. It is frequently used in coding environments and mathematical documents to provide a distinct visual cue, separating it from regular text characters and emphasizing important elements within the content.
How to type the ⭘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11096 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.