HTML Entity for Fraction 1 By 6 (⅙)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 1 By 6 symbol (⅙) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2159 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE SIXTH) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 1⁄6 (one sixth).
Render it with the named entity ⅙, ⅙, ⅙, or CSS escape \2159. Do not confuse ⅙ with one fifth (⅕, U+2155, ⅕), five sixths (⅚, U+215A), or plain text 1/6.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 1 By 6
U+2159Number Forms
⅙Hexadecimal reference
⅙Decimal reference
⅙One sixth (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2159
Hex code ⅙
HTML code ⅙
Named entity ⅙
CSS code \2159
Meaning Vulgar fraction one sixth (1/6)
Related U+2155 = One fifth (⅕); U+215A = Five sixths (⅚)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 1 By 6 symbol (⅙) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2159";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 1 By 6 using Hexadecimal: ⅙</p>
<p>Fraction 1 By 6 using HTML Code: ⅙</p>
<p>Fraction 1 By 6 using HTML Entity: ⅙</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 1 By 6 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 1 By 6 (⅙) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction one sixth (⅙) in math and compared with related fraction glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅙ is the HTML named entity for one sixth—often preferred in readable math and educational markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅙ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2159. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅙ uses the decimal Unicode value 8537 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2159 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅙. Unicode U+2159 in Number Forms. For one fifth, see Fraction 1 By 5 (⅕).
Use Cases
The Fraction 1 By 6 symbol (⅙) is commonly used in:
Proportions and measurements (e.g. ⅙ of a total).
Equations, fractions, and math content using one sixth.
Textbooks, tutorials, and lessons on fractions and ratios.
Statistics, scores, and displays showing sixths or proportional shares.
Legal, academic, or technical documents with vulgar fractions.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and character references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⅙for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅙ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “one sixth”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅙ (one sixth) with ⅕ (one fifth, U+2155)
- Confuse ⅙ (1⁄6) with ⅚ (five sixths, U+215A)
- Put CSS escape
\2159in HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
1/6when typographic ⅙ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅙
⅙ ⅙ ⅙For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2159Unicode U+2159 — vulgar fraction one sixth
⅙ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 1 By 7 (⅐, U+2150)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅙ (named), ⅙ (hex), ⅙ (decimal), or \2159 in CSS content. All produce ⅙.U+2159 (VULGAR FRACTION ONE SIXTH). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 2159, decimal 8537. Represents the vulgar fraction one sixth (⅙).⅙ is the named HTML entity for U+2159 (⅙). You can also use ⅙ (decimal) or ⅙ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅙, ⅙, or ⅙) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2159 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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