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Cube Root Symbol (∛)

Copy the Cube Root symbol ∛ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ∛ mean?

The cube root sign ∛ denotes the cube root: ∛27 = 3. Its official Unicode name is CUBE ROOT.

Codes and properties

Character∛
Unicode nameCUBE ROOT
Code pointU+221B
Decimal8731
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity∛ · ∛
CSS\221B
JavaScript / JSON\u221B
Python\u221B or \N{CUBE ROOT}
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 9B
LaTeX\sqrt[3]{x}

How to type ∛

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ∛ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 221B then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 221B; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “cube root”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 221b, then Space.
  • HTML: ∛ renders as ∛.
  • LaTeX: \sqrt[3]{x} in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ∛ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 221B and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ∛ from this page.

How do I type ∛ on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “cube root”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 221B.

What is the HTML code for ∛?

Use ∛ (hex) or ∛ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ∛?

Use \sqrt[3]{x} in math mode.

Related symbols

Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)