HTML Entity for Superscript Six (⁶)

Q: How do I display the superscript six (⁶) in HTML?

Use ⁶ (hex) or ⁶ (decimal) in HTML. For CSS generated content, use the escape \2076 in the content property. All methods render ⁶.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the superscript six?

U+2076 (hex 2076, decimal 8310). It is part of the Superscripts and Subscripts Unicode block.

Q: When should I use the superscript six (⁶) in HTML?

Use it for exponents (e.g., x⁶), sixth powers, mathematical formulas, footnote markers, and ordinal-style notation where a superscript digit is required.

Q: What's the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ⁶?

HTML numeric references (⁶ or ⁶) go in markup; the CSS escape \2076 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of ::before/::after. Both render the same glyph ⁶.

Q: Why is there no named HTML entity for the superscript six (⁶)?

Named entities for superscripts exist only for 1, 2, and 3 (¹, ², ³). For ⁶ you use numeric Unicode references (hex/decimal).

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📚 Updated: Aug 2025

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Unicode U+2076

HTML Entity for superscript six (⁶) tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the superscript six (⁶) in HTML using hex, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character lives in the Superscripts and Subscripts Unicode block and is commonly used for exponents, sixth powers, and footnote markers.

⁶ has no named HTML entity (unlike ¹ ² ³), so you’ll use numeric references (⁶ or ⁶) or a CSS escape (\2076 in content).

⚡ Quick Reference — ⁶ Entity

Unicode U+2076

Superscripts & Subscripts block

Hex Code ⁶

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⁶

Decimal reference

CSS Code \2076

Use in CSS content

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2076
Hex code       &#x2076;
HTML code      &#8310;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2076

Complete HTML Example

This example demonstrates ⁶ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2076";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>

<p>Superscript Six using Hexa Decimal: &#x2076;</p>
<p>Superscript Six using HTML Code: &#8310;</p>
<p id="point">Superscript Six using CSS Entity: </p>

</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The character ⁶ (U+2076) is supported in all modern browsers. Rendering depends on font support for the Superscripts and Subscripts block, so include a sensible fallback font stack:

Chrome 1+

Firefox 1+

Safari 1+

Edge 12+

Opera 4+

Android 4.4+

iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See ⁶ rendered in a few practical contexts:

Exponent x⁶

Sixth power 2⁶ = 64

Large glyph ⁶

Semantic note For multi-character superscripts, prefer <sup>.

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

⁶ references Unicode 2076 in hexadecimal to produce the glyph ⁶ in HTML.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

⁶ uses the decimal code point value 8310 to render the same character.

HTML markup

CSS Entity (Escape)

\2076 is used in CSS (often in content) to generate ⁶ in pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All methods render ⁶. Unicode is U+2076 (Superscripts and Subscripts). There is no named HTML entity for this character.

✅

Use Cases

The superscript six (⁶) commonly appears in the following scenarios:

📐 Exponents

Sixth powers like x⁶ and 2⁶ in math.

📝 Footnotes

Superscript reference markers in articles and papers.

🧪 Science

Powers and notation in physics and engineering.

📚 Education

Textbooks and tutorials explaining sixth powers.

📈 Charts

Labels and captions requiring a compact exponent.

🎨 Typography

Use the glyph when you need a single superscript digit.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use numeric references (⁶ / ⁶) for portability
Use <sup> for multi-character superscripts
Keep exponent formatting consistent across content
Add context for assistive tech when needed
Use CSS escapes for generated content

Don’t

Expect a named entity like &sup6; (it doesn’t exist)
Mix Unicode superscripts with random <sup> usage without reason
Use the CSS escape inside HTML content
Let line-height collapse around formulas (adjust if needed)
Use ⁶ where a normal “6” is intended

Key Takeaways

Use numeric references in HTML

⁶ ⁶

For CSS, use the escape in the content property

\2076

Unicode U+2076 is in Superscripts/Subscripts

Commonly used for exponents like x⁶

There is no named HTML entity for ⁶

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the superscript six (⁶) in HTML?

Use ⁶ (hex) or ⁶ (decimal) in HTML. In CSS, use \2076 in the content property. All render ⁶.

What is the Unicode value for the superscript six?

U+2076 (hex 2076, decimal 8310). It’s part of the Superscripts and Subscripts Unicode block.

When should I use the superscript six (⁶) in HTML?

Use it for exponents (x⁶), sixth powers, mathematical formulas, and footnote markers.

What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ⁶?

HTML numeric references (⁶ or ⁶) are used directly in markup. The CSS escape \2076 is used in stylesheets (often in content on pseudo-elements). Same glyph, different layer.

Why is there no named HTML entity for the superscript six (⁶)?

Named entities exist only for ¹ ² ³. For ⁶ you must use numeric Unicode codes like ⁶ or ⁶.

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