HTML Entity for Fraction 4 By 5 (⅘)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 4 By 5 symbol (⅘) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2158 (VULGAR FRACTION FOUR FIFTHS) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 4⁄5 (four fifths).
Render it with the named entity ⅘, ⅘, ⅘, or CSS escape \2158. Do not confuse ⅘ with three fifths (⅗, U+2157, ⅗), one fifth (⅕, U+2155, ⅕), or plain text 4/5.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 4 By 5
U+2158Number Forms
⅘Hexadecimal reference
⅘Decimal reference
⅘Four fifths (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2158
Hex code ⅘
HTML code ⅘
Named entity ⅘
CSS code \2158
Meaning Vulgar fraction four fifths (4/5)
Related U+2157 = Three fifths (⅗); U+2156 = Two fifths (⅖)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 4 By 5 symbol (⅘) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2158";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 4 By 5 using Hexadecimal: ⅘</p>
<p>Fraction 4 By 5 using HTML Code: ⅘</p>
<p>Fraction 4 By 5 using HTML Entity: ⅘</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 4 By 5 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 4 By 5 (⅘) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction four fifths (⅘) in recipes, math, and compared with related glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅘ is the HTML named entity for four fifths—often preferred in readable recipe and math markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅘ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2158. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅘ uses the decimal Unicode value 8536 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2158 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅘. Unicode U+2158 in Number Forms. For three fifths, see Fraction 3 By 5 (⅗).
Use Cases
The Fraction 4 By 5 symbol (⅘) is commonly used in:
Cooking sites and measurements (e.g. ⅘ cup, ⅘ teaspoon).
Equations, fractions, and math content using four fifths.
Textbooks, tutorials, and lessons on fractions and ratios.
Statistics, scores, and displays showing four-fifths or proportional shares.
Legal, academic, or technical documents with vulgar fractions.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and character references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⅘for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅘ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “four fifths”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅘ (four fifths) with ⅗ (three fifths, U+2157)
- Confuse ⅘ (4⁄5) with ⅖ (two fifths, U+2156)
- Put CSS escape
\2158in HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
4/5when typographic ⅘ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅘
⅘ ⅘ ⅘For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2158Unicode U+2158 — vulgar fraction four fifths
⅘ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 5 By 6 (continues the sequence)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅘ (named), ⅘ (hex), ⅘ (decimal), or \2158 in CSS content. All produce ⅘.U+2158 (VULGAR FRACTION FOUR FIFTHS). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 2158, decimal 8536. Represents the vulgar fraction four fifths (⅘).⅘ is the named HTML entity for U+2158 (⅘). You can also use ⅘ (decimal) or ⅘ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅘, ⅘, or ⅘) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2158 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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