Ångström Symbol (Å)
Copy the Ångström symbol Å to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does Å mean?
The ångström (Å) is a unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ m, used for atomic radii, bond lengths and wavelengths. Unicode recommends this letter (U+00C5) over the separate ANGSTROM SIGN (U+212B). Its official Unicode name is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH RING ABOVE.
Codes and properties
| Character | Å |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH RING ABOVE |
| Code point | U+00C5 |
| Decimal | 197 |
| Unicode block | Latin-1 Supplement |
| HTML entity | Å · Å · Å |
| CSS | \00C5 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00C5 |
| Python | \u00C5 or \N{LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH RING ABOVE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | C3 85 |
| LaTeX | \AA |
| Decomposition | A (U+0041) + ̊ (U+030A) |
How to type Å
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste Å anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
00C5then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type
0197(or143) on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps. - Mac shortcut: press Option+Shift+A (US keyboard layout).
- Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
00C5; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “latin capital letter a with ring above”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
00c5, then Space. - HTML:
Årenders as Å. - LaTeX:
\AAin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Å on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 00C5 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy Å from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 0197 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type Å on a Mac?
Press Option + Shift + A on a US keyboard layout, or open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for Å?
Use Å or Å (hex) or Å (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for Å?
Use \AA in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)