π Special characters
Maths · U+03C0
| Unicode | U+03C0 (960) |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | π |
| Named entity | π |
| CSS | content: "\03C0" |
| JavaScript | "\u03C0" |
| URL encoded | %CF%80 |
| UTF-8 size | 2 bytes |
| Category | Maths |
Symbols for formulas. Most are not on the keyboard, so people copy them.
How to read this
- A Unicode code point is a name tag unique to each character. Different fonts, same number — still the same character.
- In HTML, the numeric form &#number; works everywhere. Named entities like ♥ read nicer but exist only for some characters.
- In CSS, use a backslash and hexadecimal: content: "\2764".
- If the character shows as a box, the copy did not fail — that font simply has no glyph for it. Another font will show it.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the Unicode code point of π?
U+03C0, which is 960 in decimal. Stored as UTF-8 it takes 2 bytes.
Q. How do I write π in HTML?
Use π and every browser shows the same character. The named form π also works.
Q. How do I use π in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS, content: "\03C0". In JavaScript, "\u03C0". In a URL it becomes %CF%80.
Q. What kind of character is π?
It belongs to the maths group. The rest of that group is listed further down this page, ready to copy.