HTML Entity for Lowercase Roman Numeral Six (ⅵ)

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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2175

What Is the Lowercase Roman Numeral Six Entity?

Lowercase Roman Numeral Six (ⅵ) is the Unicode character at U+2175 in the Number Forms block. It looks like a small roman vi and is used for outlines, chapter labels, and formal numbering.

Remember
Character     ⅵ
Unicode       U+2175
Hex entity    ⅵ
Decimal       ⅵ
CSS escape    \2175
Named entity  (none)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⅵ. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need a true roman numeral; type the letters vi when you only need ordinary text.

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

FormCodeWhere it goes
Direct characterⅵHTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entityⅵHTML markup
Decimal entityⅵHTML markup
CSS escape\2175Stylesheet content
Named entity—Not defined in HTML5

When to use which

SituationUse
Need the roman numeral glyph ⅵType ⅵ, or ⅵ / ⅵ
Generated text via ::before / ::aftercontent: "\2175"
Uppercase roman numeral sixUse Ⅵ (U+2165)
Ordinary letters vi (not a numeral)Type vi
Looking for &romanvi; or similarDoes not exist — use numeric form

Live Preview

Lowercase Roman Numeral Six rendered in common writing contexts.

Inline text ⅵ. Index
Large glyph ⅵ
Outline ⅳ Four   ⅴ Five   ⅵ Six
Monospace section ⅵ → notes
With entities Hex: ⅵ | Decimal: ⅵ

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Lowercase Roman Numeral Six with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

All four ways to produce ⅵ in a single document.

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Lowercase Roman Numeral Six (ⅵ) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2175";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Lowercase Roman 6 using Hex Code: &#x2175;</p>
  <p>Lowercase Roman 6 using HTML Code: &#8565;</p>
  <p id="point">Lowercase Roman 6 using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⅵ</p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2175 → &#x2175; in HTML. The browser turns it into ⅵ.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8565 → &#8565;. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \2175 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⅵ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed ⅵ: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same roman numeral.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Lowercase Roman Numeral Six entities.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define &romanvi; or similar. Use numeric forms.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2175 belongs in CSS. &#x2175; / &#8565; belong in HTML.

ⅵ vs vi vs Ⅵ

Different characters

ⅵ is U+2175; letters vi are Basic Latin; uppercase Ⅵ is U+2165.

Fonts

Check the glyph

Number Forms support varies by font. If ⅵ is missing, fall back to vi or another font.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &#8565;, not &#8565.

Lists

CSS list-style

For auto-numbered roman lists, prefer list-style-type: lower-roman instead of hard-coding ⅵ.

Browser Support

Lowercase Roman Numeral Six (U+2175) and its numeric entity forms (&#x2175;, &#8565;, CSS \\2175) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Lowercase Roman 6 (ⅵ)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ⅵ in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage
Google Chrome Supported
Yes
Microsoft Edge Supported
Yes
Mozilla Firefox Supported
Yes
Apple Safari Supported
Yes
Opera Supported
Yes
Internet Explorer All versions
Yes
U+2175 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use &#x2175; or &#8565; for the Unicode glyph, and \\2175 only inside CSS content. Prefer the letters vi for ordinary text.

Key Takeaways

  • Unicode: Lowercase Roman Numeral Six is U+2175 (decimal 8565).
  • HTML: use &#x2175; or &#8565; when you need an entity.
  • CSS: use \2175 inside content for generated text.
  • Default: use ⅵ for roman outlines; type vi for ordinary letters.

One line: U+2175 → &#x2175; / &#8565; / CSS \2175, or paste ⅵ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2175; (hex), &#8565; (decimal), or the CSS escape \2175 in the content property. All render ⅵ. You can also paste ⅵ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2175 (hex 2175, decimal 8565). It belongs to the Number Forms Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ⅵ. Use numeric references like &#x2175; or &#8565;.
Use it for outline labels, chapter markers, and typography that needs a true lowercase roman numeral glyph. For ordinary text, typing vi is usually enough.
No. The Latin letters v and i are separate Basic Latin characters. Uppercase roman numeral six is U+2165 (Ⅵ). Lowercase roman numeral six is U+2175 (ⅵ) — a different character.
HTML entities (&#8565; or &#x2175;) go in markup. The CSS escape \2175 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⅵ.

Did you know?

Lowercase roman numeral six is Unicode U+2175 (decimal 8565). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use &#x2175; or &#8565;. It is a different character from the letters vi and from uppercase roman Ⅵ (U+2165).

Next: 6 Roman

Learn the HTML entity for uppercase roman numeral six (Ⅵ) — a different character from ⅵ.

6 Roman tutorial →

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