℃
Degree Celsius Symbol (℃)
Copy the Degree Celsius 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?
A single-character Celsius sign from East Asian typography. Unicode recommends writing the degree sign followed by C (°C) instead. Its official Unicode name is DEGREE CELSIUS.
Codes and properties
| Character | ℃ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DEGREE CELSIUS |
| Code point | U+2103 |
| Decimal | 8451 |
| Unicode block | Letterlike Symbols |
| HTML entity | ℃ · ℃ |
| CSS | \2103 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2103 |
| Python | \u2103 or \N{DEGREE CELSIUS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 83 |
| LaTeX | ^\circ\mathrm{C} |
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
2103then 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
2103; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “degree celsius”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2103, then Space. - HTML:
℃renders as ℃. - LaTeX:
^\circ\mathrm{C}in math mode.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ℃ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2103 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 “degree celsius”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2103.
What is the HTML code for ℃?
Use ℃ (hex) or ℃ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ℃?
Use ^\circ\mathrm{C} in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)