HTML Entity for Fraction 3 By 5 (⅗)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 3 By 5 symbol (⅗) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2157 (VULGAR FRACTION THREE FIFTHS) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 3⁄5 (three fifths).
Render it with the named entity ⅗, ⅗, ⅗, or CSS escape \2157. Do not confuse ⅗ with two fifths (⅖, U+2156), four fifths (⅘, U+2158), or plain text 3/5.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 3 By 5
U+2157Number Forms
⅗Hexadecimal reference
⅗Decimal reference
⅗Three fifths (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2157
Hex code ⅗
HTML code ⅗
Named entity ⅗
CSS code \2157
Meaning Vulgar fraction three fifths (3/5)
Related U+2156 = Two fifths (⅖); U+2158 = Four fifths (⅘)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 3 By 5 symbol (⅗) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2157";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 3 By 5 using Hexadecimal: ⅗</p>
<p>Fraction 3 By 5 using HTML Code: ⅗</p>
<p>Fraction 3 By 5 using HTML Entity: ⅗</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 3 By 5 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 3 By 5 (⅗) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction three fifths (⅗) in recipes, math, and compared with related glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅗ is the HTML named entity for three fifths—often preferred in readable recipe and math markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅗ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2157. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅗ uses the decimal Unicode value 8535 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2157 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅗. Unicode U+2157 in Number Forms. For two fifths, see Fraction 2 By 5 (⅖).
Use Cases
The Fraction 3 By 5 symbol (⅗) is commonly used in:
Cooking sites and measurements (e.g. ⅗ cup, ⅗ teaspoon).
Equations, fractions, and math content using three fifths.
Textbooks, tutorials, and lessons on fractions and ratios.
Statistics, scores, and displays showing three-fifths or proportional shares.
Legal, academic, or technical documents with vulgar fractions.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and character references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⅗for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅗ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “three fifths”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅗ (three fifths) with ⅖ (two fifths, U+2156)
- Confuse ⅗ (3⁄5) with ⅘ (four fifths, U+2158)
- Put CSS escape
\2157in HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
3/5when typographic ⅗ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅗
⅗ ⅗ ⅗For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2157Unicode U+2157 — vulgar fraction three fifths
⅗ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 3 By 8 (continues the sequence)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅗ (named), ⅗ (hex), ⅗ (decimal), or \2157 in CSS content. All produce ⅗.U+2157 (VULGAR FRACTION THREE FIFTHS). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 2157, decimal 8535. Represents the vulgar fraction three fifths (⅗).⅗ is the named HTML entity for U+2157 (⅗). You can also use ⅗ (decimal) or ⅗ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅗, ⅗, or ⅗) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2157 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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