Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♎ has the Unicode code point U+264E. 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+264E to binary:
00100110 01001110. 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 10011001 10001110
LIBRA·U+264E
♎
Character Information
Code Point
U+264E
HEX
264E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 8E | 11100010 10011001 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 4E | 00100110 01001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4E 26 | 01001110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 4E | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4E 26 00 00 | 01001110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♎
URI Encoded
%E2%99%8E
Description
The Unicode character U+264E is the symbol for Libra, a zodiac sign. In digital text, it is often used to represent the astrological sign of those born between September 23 and October 22. This symbol carries cultural significance in astrology and horoscope reading as one of the twelve signs associated with the Zodiac. It is utilized in various contexts including astrology websites, horoscopes, and zodiac-themed merchandise. The Libra symbol is a critical part of the zodiac, playing an essential role in understanding the history and practice of astrology. In technical terms, this character can be easily inserted using HTML or Unicode value, making it accessible for online use across different platforms and devices.
How to type the ♎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9806 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.