Superscript Six (⁶) is the Unicode character at U+2076 in the Subscripts and Superscripts block. It looks like a small raised 6 and appears in power notation such as x⁶ and 10⁶.
Remember
Character ⁶
Unicode U+2076
Hex entity ⁶
Decimal ⁶
CSS escape \2076
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ⁶. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact glyph; use <sup>6</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
⁶
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
⁶
HTML markup
Decimal entity
⁶
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2076
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5 (unlike ¹–³)
Semantic tag
<sup>6</sup>
HTML (formatting, not the ⁶ glyph)
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the Unicode glyph ⁶
Type ⁶, or ⁶ / ⁶
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2076"
Semantic superscript for any text
<sup>6</sup>
Plain digit six (not superscript)
Type 6 (U+0036)
Looking for &sup6;
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Superscript Six rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textSixth power: x⁶ = x · x · x · x · x · x
Large glyph⁶
In a power10⁶ = 1,000,000 2⁶ = 64
Monospacex⁶ → sixth power
With entitiesHex: ⁶ | Decimal: ⁶
Semantic <sup>x6 (tag styles digit 6)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Superscript Six 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 six in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Superscript Six (⁶) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2076";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Superscript Six using Hex Code: ⁶</p>
<p>Superscript Six using HTML Code: ⁶</p>
<p id="point">Superscript Six using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Semantic alternative: x<sup>6</sup></p>
</body>
</html>
Superscript Six using Hex Code: ⁶
Superscript Six using HTML Code: ⁶
Superscript Six using CSS Entity: ⁶
Semantic alternative: x⁶
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2076 → ⁶ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁶.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8310 → ⁶. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2076 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁶ after the paragraph text.
4. Semantic <sup>:x<sup>6</sup> styles digit six as a superscript. Prefer this when you need meaning, not a specific Unicode glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Superscript Six entities.
Named?
No &sup6;
HTML5 has ¹, ², and ³ only. For ⁶, use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2076 belongs in CSS. ⁶ / ⁶ belong in HTML.
⁶ vs 6 vs ₆
Different characters
⁶ is U+2076; digit 6 is U+0036; subscript ₆ is U+2086.
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 ⁶, not ⁶.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Some fonts draw ⁶ weakly. If appearance matters, test the font or prefer <sup>.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Superscript Six (U+2076) and its numeric entity forms (⁶, ⁶, CSS \\2076) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Superscript Six (⁶)
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+2076 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⁶ or ⁶ for the Unicode glyph, \\2076 only inside CSS content, and <sup>6</sup> when you want semantic superscript.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Superscript Six is U+2076 (decimal 8310).
HTML: use ⁶ or ⁶ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2076 inside content for generated text.
Alternative: use <sup>6</sup> for semantic superscript formatting.
One line:U+2076 → ⁶ / ⁶ / CSS \2076, or semantic <sup>6</sup>.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⁶ (hex), ⁶ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2076 in the content property. All render ⁶. You can also paste the character ⁶ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2076 (hex 2076, decimal 8310). It belongs to the Subscripts and Superscripts Unicode block.
No. HTML5 defines ¹, ², and ³, but not &sup6;. Use numeric references like ⁶ or ⁶.
Use ⁶ (or its entities) when you need the exact Unicode superscript glyph. Use <sup>6</sup> when you want semantic superscript formatting for arbitrary text.
No. Digit six is U+0036. Subscript six is U+2086 (₆). Superscript Six is U+2076 (⁶) — a different character.
HTML entities (⁶ or ⁶) go in markup. The CSS escape \2076 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⁶.
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Did you know?
Superscript six is Unicode U+2076 (decimal 8310). HTML5 has no named entity for it — unlike ¹, ², and ³. Use ⁶ or ⁶. It is a different character from digit six (U+0036) and from subscript six ₆ (U+2086).
