Superscript Five (⁵) is the Unicode character at U+2075 in the Subscripts and Superscripts block. It looks like a small raised 5 and appears in power notation such as x⁵ and 10⁵.
Remember
Character ⁵
Unicode U+2075
Hex entity ⁵
Decimal ⁵
CSS escape \2075
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ⁵. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact glyph; use <sup>5</sup> when you want semantic superscript formatting instead.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
⁵
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
⁵
HTML markup
Decimal entity
⁵
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2075
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5 (unlike ¹–³)
Semantic tag
<sup>5</sup>
HTML (formatting, not the ⁵ glyph)
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the Unicode glyph ⁵
Type ⁵, or ⁵ / ⁵
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2075"
Semantic superscript for any text
<sup>5</sup>
Plain digit five (not superscript)
Type 5 (U+0035)
Looking for &sup5;
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Superscript Five rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textFifth power: x⁵ = x · x · x · x · x
Large glyph⁵
In a power10⁵ = 100,000 2⁵ = 32
Monospacex⁵ → fifth power
With entitiesHex: ⁵ | Decimal: ⁵
Semantic <sup>x5 (tag styles digit 5)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Superscript Five with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and the semantic <sup> option. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + <sup>
Four ways to show a raised five in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Superscript Five (⁵) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2075";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Superscript Five using Hex Code: ⁵</p>
<p>Superscript Five using HTML Code: ⁵</p>
<p id="point">Superscript Five using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Semantic alternative: x<sup>5</sup></p>
</body>
</html>
Superscript Five using Hex Code: ⁵
Superscript Five using HTML Code: ⁵
Superscript Five using CSS Entity: ⁵
Semantic alternative: x⁵
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2075 → ⁵ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁵.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8309 → ⁵. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2075 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁵ after the paragraph text.
4. Semantic <sup>:x<sup>5</sup> styles digit five as a superscript. Prefer this when you need meaning, not a specific Unicode glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Superscript Five entities.
Named?
No &sup5;
HTML5 has ¹, ², and ³ only. For ⁵, use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2075 belongs in CSS. ⁵ / ⁵ belong in HTML.
⁵ vs 5 vs ₅
Different characters
⁵ is U+2075; digit 5 is U+0035; subscript ₅ is U+2085.
Glyph vs tag
Choose intentionally
Use the Unicode glyph for exact look; use <sup> for semantic superscript on any text.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⁵, not ⁵.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Some fonts draw ⁵ weakly. If appearance matters, test the font or prefer <sup>.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Superscript Five (U+2075) and its numeric entity forms (⁵, ⁵, CSS \\2075) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Superscript Five (⁵)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or use <sup> for semantic formatting.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2075 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⁵ or ⁵ for the Unicode glyph, \\2075 only inside CSS content, and <sup>5</sup> when you want semantic superscript.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Superscript Five is U+2075 (decimal 8309).
HTML: use ⁵ or ⁵ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2075 inside content for generated text.
Alternative: use <sup>5</sup> for semantic superscript formatting.
One line:U+2075 → ⁵ / ⁵ / CSS \2075, or semantic <sup>5</sup>.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⁵ (hex), ⁵ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2075 in the content property. All render ⁵. You can also paste the character ⁵ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2075 (hex 2075, decimal 8309). It belongs to the Subscripts and Superscripts Unicode block.
No. HTML5 defines ¹, ², and ³, but not &sup5;. Use numeric references like ⁵ or ⁵.
Use ⁵ (or its entities) when you need the exact Unicode superscript glyph. Use <sup>5</sup> when you want semantic superscript formatting for arbitrary text.
No. Digit five is U+0035. Subscript five is U+2085 (₅). Superscript Five is U+2075 (⁵) — a different character.
HTML entities (⁵ or ⁵) go in markup. The CSS escape \2075 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⁵.
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Did you know?
Superscript five is Unicode U+2075 (decimal 8309). HTML5 has no named entity for it — unlike ¹, ², and ³. Use ⁵ or ⁵. It is a different character from digit five (U+0035) and from subscript five ₅ (U+2085).
