Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚼ has the Unicode code point U+26BC. 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+26BC to binary:
00100110 10111100. 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 10111100
SESQUIQUADRATE·U+26BC
⚼
Character Information
Code Point
U+26BC
HEX
26BC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A BC | 11100010 10011010 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 BC | 00100110 10111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BC 26 | 10111100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 BC | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BC 26 00 00 | 10111100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚼
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+26BC, also known as the SESQUIQUADRATE, is a symbol representing one-tenth of a square. In digital text, it is commonly used to denote fractions or proportions in mathematics and engineering. Although not widely recognized in everyday language, this character holds significance in technical contexts where precise measurements are required. The SESQUIQUADRATE is part of a larger group of geometric symbols within the Unicode standard, which includes other shapes such as circles, triangles, and squares. This collection of characters facilitates clear communication of spatial concepts in various fields including geometry, mathematics, and design. While its usage may be niche, the SESQUIQUADRATE remains a vital tool for those working with precise measurements or complex geometric shapes.
How to type the ⚼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9916 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.