Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character இ has the Unicode code point U+0B87. 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+0B87 to binary:
00001011 10000111. 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:
11100000 10101110 10000111
TAMIL LETTER I·U+0B87
இ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0B87
HEX
0B87
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 AE 87 | 11100000 10101110 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 0B 87 | 00001011 10000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 87 0B | 10000111 00001011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0B 87 | 00000000 00000000 00001011 10000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 87 0B 00 00 | 10000111 00001011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
இ
URI Encoded
%E0%AE%87
Description
The Tamil Letter I, represented by the Unicode character U+0B87, is a significant component of the Tamil script. In its role as a basic building block of written Tamil language, it contributes to the creation of meaningful words and phrases in this widely spoken Dravidian language predominantly used in India. As part of the broader Unicode Standard, U+0B87 facilitates seamless digital communication in Tamil across different platforms and devices, thus playing a critical role in preserving linguistic diversity and enhancing global interconnectivity. Its usage showcases the rich cultural heritage and the linguistic depth of Tamil, reflecting its historical and contemporary significance within both local and international contexts.
How to type the இ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2951 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.