HTML Entity for Fraction 0 By 3 (↉)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 0 By 3 symbol (↉) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2189 (VULGAR FRACTION ZERO THIRDS) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 0⁄3 (zero thirds).
Render it with ↉, ↉, or CSS escape \2189. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ↉ with one third (⅓, U+2153) or plain text 0/3.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 0 By 3
U+2189Number Forms
↉Hexadecimal reference
↉Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2189
Hex code ↉
HTML code ↉
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2189
Meaning Vulgar fraction zero thirds (0/3)
Related U+2153 = One third (⅓); U+00BD = One half (½)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 0 By 3 (↉) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2189";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 0 By 3 using Hexadecimal: ↉</p>
<p>Fraction 0 By 3 using HTML Code: ↉</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 0 By 3 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 0 By 3 is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction 0 by 3 (↉) in math and compared with related fraction glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
↉ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2189 to display the Fraction 0 By 3. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
↉ uses the decimal Unicode value 8585 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2189 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ↉. Unicode U+2189 is in Number Forms. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The Fraction 0 By 3 (↉) is commonly used in:
Equations, fractions, and math content that use the 0⁄3 (zero thirds) value.
Textbooks, tutorials, and learning materials for fractions and number theory.
Statistics, scores, and data that show 0 out of 3 or similar fractional values.
Content that uses vulgar fractions for precise typographic display.
Calculators and web apps that display fraction results.
Unicode tables and Number Forms glossaries.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Add
aria-label="zero thirds"when the symbol carries meaning - Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Use the CSS escape in
::before/::afterfor repeated markers - Keep hex or decimal encoding consistent within a project
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ↉ (0⁄3) with ⅓ (one third, U+2153)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2189
- Put CSS escape
\2189in HTML text nodes - Use the glyph without context when readers need explicit “0 of 3” wording
- Skip cross-browser checks for rare punctuation glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ↉
↉ ↉For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2189Unicode U+2189 — VULGAR FRACTION ZERO THIRDS
Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
↉ (hex), ↉ (decimal), or \2189 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+2189 (VULGAR FRACTION ZERO THIRDS). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 2189, decimal 8585. Represents zero thirds (0⁄3).↉ or ↉) go in markup. The CSS escape \2189 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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