Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᚣ has the Unicode code point U+16A3. 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+16A3 to binary:
00010110 10100011. 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 10100011
RUNIC LETTER YR·U+16A3
ᚣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16A3
HEX
16A3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9A A3 | 11100001 10011010 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 A3 | 00010110 10100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A3 16 | 10100011 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 A3 | 00000000 00000000 00010110 10100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A3 16 00 00 | 10100011 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᚣ
URI Encoded
%E1%9A%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+16A3, known as RUNIC LETTER YR, holds significant importance in the realm of typography and digital text. This particular character is part of the extended runes collection, which features characters used predominantly in Old Norse inscriptions found across various historical artifacts in the Nordic countries, primarily Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. The RUNIC LETTER YR represents a unique phonetic value and was utilized to transcribe the Old Norse language, enabling scholars and enthusiasts to access and study these ancient texts for linguistic, cultural, and historical insights. In the context of digital text, U+16A3 serves as an indispensable tool in preserving and interpreting the rich heritage of the Old Norse runic alphabet within modern computing systems. By incorporating this character into digital typography, we can ensure the continuity of ancient traditions and knowledge within our increasingly digitized world.
How to type the ᚣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5795 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.