Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⅜ has the Unicode code point U+215C. 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+215C to binary:
00100001 01011100. 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 10000101 10011100
VULGAR FRACTION THREE EIGHTHS·U+215C
⅜
Character Information
Code Point
U+215C
HEX
215C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 85 9C | 11100010 10000101 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 5C | 00100001 01011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5C 21 | 01011100 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 5C | 00000000 00000000 00100001 01011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5C 21 00 00 | 01011100 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⅜
URI Encoded
%E2%85%9C
Description
The Unicode character U+215C, known as the Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths, is a typographical symbol used in digital text to represent a specific fraction of a quantity. This character is part of a set of Vulgar Fractions, which are distinct from the more commonly used Simple Fractions. Typically employed in mathematics, engineering, and other scientific fields, the Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths allows for precise communication of ratios and proportions within these disciplines. Despite its name, "vulgar" in this context refers to the historical use of these fractions in commerce rather than indicating a lack of refinement or quality. The character U+215C holds significance in digital text as it allows for clear and accurate expression of complex mathematical relationships, contributing to the precise communication necessary within its various fields of application.
How to type the ⅜ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8540 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.