Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᛊ has the Unicode code point U+16CA. 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+16CA to binary:
00010110 11001010. 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 10011011 10001010
RUNIC LETTER SOWILO S·U+16CA
ᛊ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16CA
HEX
16CA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9B 8A | 11100001 10011011 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 CA | 00010110 11001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CA 16 | 11001010 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 CA | 00000000 00000000 00010110 11001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CA 16 00 00 | 11001010 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᛊ
URI Encoded
%E1%9B%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+16CA represents the RUNIC LETTER SOWILO S (ᛝ), a letter from the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc alphabet used in Old English runic inscriptions. This character holds significance in digital typography and linguistics, as it helps preserve ancient cultural artifacts and historical texts. In its typical usage, U+16CA is employed for text encoding and display purposes within digital platforms that support Unicode standards. The Runic alphabet, including the letter SOWILO S, has a strong connection to the Germanic tribes and their linguistic history, providing valuable insight into the cultural context of these ancient societies. As part of the broader Unicode system, U+16CA contributes to ensuring accurate representation and preservation of historical scripts in modern digital communication.
How to type the ᛊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5834 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.