HTML Entity for Fraction 1 By 5 (⅕)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 1 By 5 symbol (⅕) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2155 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE FIFTH) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 1⁄5 (one fifth).
Render it with the named entity ⅕, ⅕, ⅕, or CSS escape \2155. Do not confuse ⅕ with one quarter (¼, U+00BC, ¼), two fifths (⅖, U+2156), or plain text 1/5.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 1 By 5
U+2155Number Forms
⅕Hexadecimal reference
⅕Decimal reference
⅕One fifth (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2155
Hex code ⅕
HTML code ⅕
Named entity ⅕
CSS code \2155
Meaning Vulgar fraction one fifth (1/5)
Related U+00BC = One quarter (¼); U+2156 = Two fifths (⅖)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 1 By 5 symbol (⅕) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2155";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 1 By 5 using Hexadecimal: ⅕</p>
<p>Fraction 1 By 5 using HTML Code: ⅕</p>
<p>Fraction 1 By 5 using HTML Entity: ⅕</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 1 By 5 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 1 By 5 (⅕) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction one fifth (⅕) in math and compared with related fraction glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅕ is the HTML named entity for one fifth—often preferred in readable math and educational markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅕ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2155. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅕ uses the decimal Unicode value 8533 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2155 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅕. Unicode U+2155 in Number Forms. For one quarter, see Fraction 1 By 4 (¼).
Use Cases
The Fraction 1 By 5 symbol (⅕) is commonly used in:
Proportions and measurements (e.g. ⅕ of a total).
Equations, fractions, and math content using one fifth.
Textbooks, tutorials, and lessons on fractions and ratios.
Statistics, scores, and displays showing fifths or 20% shares.
Legal, academic, or technical documents with vulgar fractions.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and character references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⅕for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅕ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “one fifth”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅕ (one fifth) with ¼ (one quarter, U+00BC)
- Confuse ⅕ (1⁄5) with ⅖ (two fifths, U+2156)
- Put CSS escape
\2155in HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
1/5when typographic ⅕ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅕
⅕ ⅕ ⅕For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2155Unicode U+2155 — vulgar fraction one fifth
⅕ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 1 By 6 (⅙, U+2159)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅕ (named), ⅕ (hex), ⅕ (decimal), or \2155 in CSS content. All produce ⅕.U+2155 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE FIFTH). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 2155, decimal 8533. Represents the vulgar fraction one fifth (⅕).⅕ is the named HTML entity for U+2155 (⅕). You can also use ⅕ (decimal) or ⅕ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅕, ⅕, or ⅕) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2155 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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