⅓

One Third Symbol (⅓)

Copy the One Third symbol ⅓ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ⅓ mean?

One third (⅓) as a single character for plain-text fractions. Its official Unicode name is VULGAR FRACTION ONE THIRD.

Codes and properties

Character⅓
Unicode nameVULGAR FRACTION ONE THIRD
Code pointU+2153
Decimal8531
Unicode blockNumber Forms
HTML entity⅓ · ⅓
CSS\2153
JavaScript / JSON\u2153
Python\u2153 or \N{VULGAR FRACTION ONE THIRD}
UTF-8 bytesE2 85 93
LaTeX\frac{1}{3}

How to type ⅓

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ⅓ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2153 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 2153; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “vulgar fraction one third”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2153, then Space.
  • HTML: ⅓ renders as ⅓.
  • LaTeX: \frac{1}{3} in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ⅓ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2153 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ⅓ from this page.

How do I type ⅓ on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “vulgar fraction one third”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2153.

What is the HTML code for ⅓?

Use ⅓ (hex) or ⅓ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⅓?

Use \frac{1}{3} in math mode.

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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)