Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⨸ has the Unicode code point U+2A38. 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+2A38 to binary:
00101010 00111000. 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 10101000 10111000
CIRCLED DIVISION SIGN·U+2A38
⨸
Character Information
Code Point
U+2A38
HEX
2A38
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A8 B8 | 11100010 10101000 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2A 38 | 00101010 00111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 38 2A | 00111000 00101010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2A 38 | 00000000 00000000 00101010 00111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 38 2A 00 00 | 00111000 00101010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⨸
URI Encoded
%E2%A8%B8
Description
The Unicode character U+2A38, known as the Circled Division Sign, serves a significant role in various mathematical, scientific, and engineering applications within digital text. It is utilized to denote the division operation when displayed within circular parentheses, providing clarity in equations or calculations where traditional slash notation may be ambiguous or less visually appealing. The Circled Division Sign has been particularly influential in the realm of programming languages and software applications that require precise mathematical representations. Its unique presentation adds an element of distinction in the realm of typography, enhancing readability and reducing confusion in complex equations and algorithms. Although it may not be commonly used across all linguistic contexts, its specific application is vital for accurate communication within specialized fields where mathematical precision and clarity are paramount.
How to type the ⨸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10808 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.