Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛘ has the Unicode code point U+26D8. 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+26D8 to binary:
00100110 11011000. 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 10011011 10011000
BLACK LEFT LANE MERGE·U+26D8
⛘
Character Information
Code Point
U+26D8
HEX
26D8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 98 | 11100010 10011011 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 D8 | 00100110 11011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D8 26 | 11011000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 D8 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D8 26 00 00 | 11011000 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛘
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%98
Description
The Unicode character U+26D8, also known as the Black Left Lane Merge symbol, is a typographical element that plays a crucial role in digital text, particularly within road signage or traffic directional contexts. Its primary purpose is to indicate a specific point on a road where drivers must merge from a smaller lane into a larger one, specifically the left-hand lane when viewed from behind. This symbol helps facilitate smoother and safer driving by clearly communicating the required action to motorists. The Black Left Lane Merge symbol has been adopted as part of standardized global symbols for road signage, ensuring that drivers are able to understand traffic directions in different countries with relative ease. In terms of Unicode character usage, U+26D8 is typically applied within digital texts where road navigation and driving safety are crucial, such as in digital maps, GPS applications, or road construction signs. Despite its specialized purpose, the Black Left Lane Merge symbol has become increasingly prevalent due to the rise of connected and autonomous vehicles, which rely on clear, universally recognized symbols for efficient navigation and safety management.
How to type the ⛘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9944 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.