Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☂ has the Unicode code point U+2602. 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+2602 to binary:
00100110 00000010. 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 10011000 10000010
UMBRELLA·U+2602
☂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2602
HEX
2602
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 82 | 11100010 10011000 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 02 | 00100110 00000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 02 26 | 00000010 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 02 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 02 26 00 00 | 00000010 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☂
URI Encoded
%E2%98%82
Description
The Unicode character U+2602 represents an umbrella, a common item used for protection against rainfall. This versatile symbol is widely employed in digital text for its ability to convey the concept of shelter or coverage from precipitation. In typography and graphic design, it can serve as a metaphorical element, signifying preparedness, protection, or even an idea of protection against unpredictable circumstances. The umbrella's cultural significance varies across different regions, often symbolizing good luck in some Asian cultures and even being associated with the goddess of thunder and lightning in Greek mythology. Despite its varying connotations, the U+2602 character consistently delivers a clear visual representation that is easily recognizable by users around the world.
How to type the ☂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9730 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.