HTML Entity for Fraction 5 By 8 (⅝)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fraction 5 By 8 symbol (⅝) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+215D (VULGAR FRACTION FIVE EIGHTHS) in the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F)—a vulgar fraction representing 5⁄8 (five eighths).
Render it with the named entity ⅝, ⅝, ⅝, or CSS escape \215D. Do not confuse ⅝ with three eighths (⅜, U+215C, ⅜), one eighth (⅛, U+215B, ⅛), or plain text 5/8.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fraction 5 By 8
U+215DNumber Forms
⅝Hexadecimal reference
⅝Decimal reference
⅝Five eighths (most readable)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+215D
Hex code ⅝
HTML code ⅝
Named entity ⅝
CSS code \215D
Meaning Vulgar fraction five eighths (5/8)
Related U+215C = Three eighths (⅜); U+215B = One eighth (⅛)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fraction 5 By 8 symbol (⅝) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\215D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fraction 5 By 8 using Hexadecimal: ⅝</p>
<p>Fraction 5 By 8 using HTML Code: ⅝</p>
<p>Fraction 5 By 8 using HTML Entity: ⅝</p>
<p id="point">Fraction 5 By 8 using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Fraction 5 By 8 (⅝) is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the vulgar fraction five eighths (⅝) in recipes, math, and compared with related glyphs:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
⅝ is the HTML named entity for five eighths—often preferred in readable recipe and math markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⅝ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 215D. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⅝ uses the decimal Unicode value 8541 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\215D is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⅝. Unicode U+215D in Number Forms. For three eighths, see Fraction 3 By 8 (⅜).
Use Cases
The Fraction 5 By 8 symbol (⅝) is commonly used in:
Cooking sites and measurements (e.g. ⅝ cup, ⅝ teaspoon).
Equations, fractions, and math content using five eighths.
Textbooks, tutorials, and lessons on fractions and ratios.
Statistics, scores, and displays showing five-eighths or proportional shares.
Legal, academic, or technical documents with vulgar fractions.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and character references.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⅝for readable HTML in recipes and math - Pair with units (e.g. ⅝ cup) for clear measurements
- Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear fractions
- Add
aria-label(e.g. “five eighths”) for accessibility - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⅝ (five eighths) with ⅜ (three eighths, U+215C)
- Confuse ⅝ (5⁄8) with ⅛ (one eighth, U+215B)
- Put CSS escape
\215Din HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use
5/8when typographic ⅝ is required for consistency
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⅝
⅝ ⅝ ⅝For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\215DUnicode U+215D — vulgar fraction five eighths
⅝ is the standard named entity
Next: Fraction 7 By 8 (continues the sequence)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⅝ (named), ⅝ (hex), ⅝ (decimal), or \215D in CSS content. All produce ⅝.U+215D (VULGAR FRACTION FIVE EIGHTHS). Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F). Hex 215D, decimal 8541. Represents the vulgar fraction five eighths (⅝).⅝ is the named HTML entity for U+215D (⅝). You can also use ⅝ (decimal) or ⅝ (hexadecimal). All render the same symbol.⅝, ⅝, or ⅝) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \215D 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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