Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᚶ has the Unicode code point U+16B6. 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+16B6 to binary:
00010110 10110110. 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:
11100001 10011010 10110110
RUNIC LETTER ENG·U+16B6
ᚶ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16B6
HEX
16B6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9A B6 | 11100001 10011010 10110110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 B6 | 00010110 10110110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B6 16 | 10110110 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 B6 | 00000000 00000000 00010110 10110110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B6 16 00 00 | 10110110 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᚶ
URI Encoded
%E1%9A%B6
Description
U+16B6 is a typographical character in the Unicode system, representing the RUNIC LETTER ENG. This character finds its primary application in digital text for the purpose of encoding and displaying runic letters, which were an important aspect of the Old English alphabet. Runes are an ancient set of symbols used for writing and communication, predominantly among Germanic peoples in Northern Europe during pre-Roman and post-Roman eras. Although the use of runes has diminished over time, they continue to hold significance within linguistic, cultural, and historical contexts. In digital text, U+16B6 serves as a crucial tool for researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts who study or appreciate runic languages and their associated literature. By accurately encoding the RUNIC LETTER ENG in digital formats, Unicode ensures that this rich cultural and linguistic heritage can be preserved and transmitted across various platforms and devices, maintaining the integrity of the original text for future generations.
How to type the ᚶ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5814 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.