Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚖ has the Unicode code point U+2696. 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+2696 to binary:
00100110 10010110. 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 10011010 10010110
SCALES·U+2696
⚖
Character Information
Code Point
U+2696
HEX
2696
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A 96 | 11100010 10011010 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 96 | 00100110 10010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 96 26 | 10010110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 96 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 96 26 00 00 | 10010110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚖
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%96
Description
The Unicode character U+2696, commonly referred to as "SCALES," holds a significant role within the realm of digital typography. It is primarily used in graphical interfaces, visual content, and textual communication to denote scales or balances, which are devices used to weigh objects. These tools have been employed across various fields such as commerce, agriculture, and science, where accurate measurements are crucial. Although not tied to any specific language, U+2696 may also be utilized in cultural contexts to symbolize balance, fairness, or justice, depending on the intended message. In digital text, this character ensures clear communication of its purpose, while providing a visually appealing and easily recognizable symbol. Its usage across diverse platforms emphasizes its adaptability and utility in various mediums, further underscoring the versatility of Unicode as a comprehensive standard for digital typography.
How to type the ⚖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9878 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.