Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏱ has the Unicode code point U+23F1. 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+23F1 to binary:
00100011 11110001. 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 10001111 10110001
STOPWATCH·U+23F1
⏱
Character Information
Code Point
U+23F1
HEX
23F1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F B1 | 11100010 10001111 10110001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 F1 | 00100011 11110001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F1 23 | 11110001 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 F1 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11110001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F1 23 00 00 | 11110001 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏱
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%B1
Description
The Unicode character U+23F1 represents the "Stopwatch" symbol. This typographical element is used to denote a stopwatch within digital text, often in scenarios where timing or measuring duration is critical. Its role extends beyond mere aesthetics; it provides clear visual cues for activities such as time trials, task deadlines, and other time-sensitive processes. The Stopwatch symbol isn't associated with any specific cultural or linguistic contexts but has universal recognition in digital communication, thanks to its inclusion in the Unicode Standard. Its accurate representation ensures consistency across different platforms and devices, fostering seamless interaction for users worldwide.
How to type the ⏱ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9201 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.