HTML Entity for Fraction 1 By 10 (⅒)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 1 By 10 symbol (⅒) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2152 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE TENTH) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 1⁄10 (one tenth).
Render it with ⅒, ⅒, or CSS escape \2152. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⅒ with one ninth (⅑, U+2151), one third (⅓, U+2153), or plain text 1/10.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 1 By 10
U+2152Number Forms
⅒Hexadecimal reference
⅒Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2152
Hex code ⅒
HTML code ⅒
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2152
Meaning Vulgar fraction one tenth (1/10)
Related U+2151 = One ninth (⅑); U+2153 = One third (⅓)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 1 By 10 (⅒) 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: "\2152";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 1 By 10 using Hexadecimal: ⅒</p>
<p>Fraction 1 By 10 using HTML Code: ⅒</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 1 By 10 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 1 By 10 is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction one tenth (⅒) in math and compared with related fraction glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⅒ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2152 to display the Fraction 1 By 10. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅒ uses the decimal Unicode value 8530 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2152 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: ⅒. Unicode U+2152 is in Number Forms. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The Fraction 1 By 10 (⅒) is commonly used in:
Equations, fractions, and math content that use the 1⁄10 (one tenth) value.
Textbooks, tutorials, and learning materials for fractions and number theory.
Statistics, percentages, and data expressed as tenths (⅒).
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="one tenth"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 ⅒ (1⁄10) with ⅑ (one ninth) or ⅓ (one third)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2152
- Put CSS escape
\2152in HTML text nodes - Use the glyph without context when plain
10%or1/10is clearer for readers - Skip cross-browser checks for rare punctuation glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ⅒
⅒ ⅒For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2152Unicode U+2152 — VULGAR FRACTION ONE TENTH
Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅒ (hex), ⅒ (decimal), or \2152 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+2152 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE TENTH). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 2152, decimal 8530. Represents one tenth (1⁄10).⅒ or ⅒) go in markup. The CSS escape \2152 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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