HTML Entity for Fraction 3 By 8 (⅜)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 3 By 8 symbol (⅜) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+215C (VULGAR FRACTION THREE EIGHTHS) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 3⁄8 (three eighths).
Render it with the named entity ⅜, ⅜, ⅜, or CSS escape \215C. Do not confuse ⅜ with one eighth (⅛, U+215B, ⅛), five eighths (⅝, U+215D), or plain text 3/8.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 3 By 8
U+215CNumber Forms
⅜Hexadecimal reference
⅜Decimal reference
⅜Three eighths (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+215C
Hex code ⅜
HTML code ⅜
Named entity ⅜
CSS code \215C
Meaning Vulgar fraction three eighths (3/8)
Related U+215B = One eighth (⅛); U+215D = Five eighths (⅝)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 3 By 8 symbol (⅜) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\215C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 3 By 8 using Hexadecimal: ⅜</p>
<p>Fraction 3 By 8 using HTML Code: ⅜</p>
<p>Fraction 3 By 8 using HTML Entity: ⅜</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 3 By 8 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 3 By 8 (⅜) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction three eighths (⅜) in recipes, math, and compared with related glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅜ is the HTML named entity for three eighths—often preferred in readable recipe and math markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅜ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 215C. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅜ uses the decimal Unicode value 8540 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\215C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅜. Unicode U+215C in Number Forms. For one eighth, see Fraction 1 By 8 (⅛).
Use Cases
The Fraction 3 By 8 symbol (⅜) is commonly used in:
Cooking sites and measurements (e.g. ⅜ cup, ⅜ teaspoon).
Equations, fractions, and math content using three eighths.
Textbooks, tutorials, and lessons on fractions and ratios.
Statistics, scores, and displays showing three-eighths or proportional shares.
Legal, academic, or technical documents with vulgar fractions.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and character references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⅜for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅜ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “three eighths”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅜ (three eighths) with ⅛ (one eighth, U+215B)
- Confuse ⅜ (3⁄8) with ⅝ (five eighths, U+215D)
- Put CSS escape
\215Cin HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
3/8when typographic ⅜ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅜
⅜ ⅜ ⅜For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\215CUnicode U+215C — vulgar fraction three eighths
⅜ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 4 By 5 (continues the sequence)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅜ (named), ⅜ (hex), ⅜ (decimal), or \215C in CSS content. All produce ⅜.U+215C (VULGAR FRACTION THREE EIGHTHS). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 215C, decimal 8540. Represents the vulgar fraction three eighths (⅜).⅜ is the named HTML entity for U+215C (⅜). You can also use ⅜ (decimal) or ⅜ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅜, ⅜, or ⅜) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \215C 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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