HTML Entity for Division (÷)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+00F7

HTML Entity for division sign (U+00F7) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Division?

Division sign (÷) is the Unicode character at U+00F7 in the Latin-1 Supplement block. Official name: DIVISION SIGN. It is the classic arithmetic operator for division (also called an obelus).

Remember

Character     ÷
Unicode       U+00F7
Named entity  &divide;
Hex entity    &#x00F7;
Decimal       &#247;
CSS escape    \00F7
Not the same  / · ∣ · ∕

Prefer ÷ in HTML markup (alias: &div;). You can also type ÷ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`÷`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`÷`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`÷`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`÷`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\00F7`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Arithmetic division	`÷` or type `÷`
Informal / inline fraction style	Type `/` (U+002F)
Division slash (math)	∕ / `∕`
Divisibility relation	∣ / `&mid;`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\00F7"`

See it

Live Preview

Division sign rendered in common arithmetic contexts.

Example 12 ÷ 3 = 4

Large glyph ÷

Compared ÷ / ∕ ∣

With entities Named: ÷ | Hex: ÷ | Decimal: ÷

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the Division sign with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ÷, plus a simple equation.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Division (÷) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\00F7";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Division using Named Entity: &divide;</p>
  <p>Division using Hex Code: &#x00F7;</p>
  <p>Division using HTML Code: &#247;</p>
  <p id="point">Division using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ÷</p>
  <p>Example: 12 &divide; 3 = 4</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: ÷ is the HTML5 name for U+00F7 → ÷. Best default in markup.

2. Hex: U+00F7 → ÷ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.

3. Decimal: same code point as 247 → ÷. Same result as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \00F7 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ÷ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / example: paste ÷ in UTF-8, or write 12 ÷ 3 = 4 for a simple equation.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the Division sign.

∣

Not divides

&mid; (∣) means a divides b. For arithmetic, use ÷.

Not the slash

The forward slash / is often typed for division, but the dedicated sign is ÷.

∕

Not division slash

∕ (U+2215) is a different math slash. Prefer ÷ for the classic ÷ symbol.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\00F7 belongs in CSS strings. ÷ / ÷ / ÷ belong in HTML.

A11y

Read as “divided by”

Screen readers may say “division sign”. Nearby text like “12 divided by 3” helps clarity.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ÷, not &divide.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Division sign (U+00F7) and its entity forms (÷, ÷, ÷, CSS \\00F7) are supported in all mainstream browsers.

✓ Universal support

Division (÷)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

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+00F7 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ÷ in HTML. Use ÷ or ÷ when numeric form is required, and \\00F7 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: division sign is U+00F7 (decimal 247) — glyph ÷.
HTML: prefer ÷, or use ÷ / ÷ / type ÷.
CSS: use \00F7 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ÷ is arithmetic division — not /, ∣, or ∕.

One line: U+00F7 → ÷ / ÷ / ÷ / CSS \00F7 / type ÷.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the division sign (÷) in HTML?

Use ÷ (named), ÷ (hex), ÷ (decimal), type ÷ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \00F7 in content. Prefer ÷ in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for the division sign?

U+00F7 (DIVISION SIGN). Hex 00F7, decimal 247. It belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement block (U+0080–U+00FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+00F7?

Yes. Use ÷ (preferred) or &div;. Numeric forms ÷ and ÷ also work.

When should I use U+00F7?

Use it for arithmetic expressions, education pages, and calculators when you mean the division operation (e.g. 12 ÷ 3 = 4).

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+00F7?

HTML entities (÷, ÷, or ÷) go in markup. The CSS escape \00F7 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ÷ the same as &mid; or /?

No. ÷ is U+00F7 (division sign). &mid; is U+2223 (divides relation). The slash / is U+002F, often used informally for division.

Did you know?

Division sign is Unicode U+00F7 (decimal 247) — glyph ÷ in the Latin-1 Supplement block. HTML5 names it ÷ (also &div;). It is the arithmetic operator, not the divides relation ∣ (&mid;).

Next: Division Slash

Learn the HTML entity for division slash (U+2215).

Division Slash tutorial →

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