HTML Entity for Fraction 5 By 6 (⅚)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 5 By 6 symbol (⅚) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+215A (VULGAR FRACTION FIVE SIXTHS) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 5⁄6 (five sixths).
Render it with the named entity ⅚, ⅚, ⅚, or CSS escape \215A. Do not confuse ⅚ with one sixth (⅙, U+2159, ⅙), one fifth (⅕, U+2155, ⅕), or plain text 5/6.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 5 By 6
U+215ANumber Forms
⅚Hexadecimal reference
⅚Decimal reference
⅚Five sixths (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+215A
Hex code ⅚
HTML code ⅚
Named entity ⅚
CSS code \215A
Meaning Vulgar fraction five sixths (5/6)
Related U+2159 = One sixth (⅙); U+2155 = One fifth (⅕)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 5 By 6 symbol (⅚) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\215A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 5 By 6 using Hexadecimal: ⅚</p>
<p>Fraction 5 By 6 using HTML Code: ⅚</p>
<p>Fraction 5 By 6 using HTML Entity: ⅚</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 5 By 6 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 5 By 6 (⅚) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction five sixths (⅚) in math and compared with related fraction glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅚ is the HTML named entity for five sixths—often preferred in readable math and educational markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅚ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 215A. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅚ uses the decimal Unicode value 8538 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\215A is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅚. Unicode U+215A in Number Forms. For one sixth, see Fraction 1 By 6 (⅙).
Use Cases
The Fraction 5 By 6 symbol (⅚) is commonly used in:
Proportions and measurements (e.g. ⅚ of a total).
Equations, fractions, and math content using five sixths.
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
⅚for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅚ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “five sixths”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅚ (five sixths) with ⅙ (one sixth, U+2159)
- Confuse ⅚ (5⁄6) with ⅕ (one fifth, U+2155)
- Put CSS escape
\215Ain HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
5/6when typographic ⅚ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅚
⅚ ⅚ ⅚For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\215AUnicode U+215A — vulgar fraction five sixths
⅚ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 5 By 8 (continues the sequence)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅚ (named), ⅚ (hex), ⅚ (decimal), or \215A in CSS content. All produce ⅚.U+215A (VULGAR FRACTION FIVE SIXTHS). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 215A, decimal 8538. Represents the vulgar fraction five sixths (⅚).⅚ is the named HTML entity for U+215A (⅚). You can also use ⅚ (decimal) or ⅚ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅚, ⅚, or ⅚) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \215A 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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