Fraction slash (⁄) is the Unicode character at U+2044 in General Punctuation. Official name: FRACTION SLASH. Place it between digits to compose a fraction — for example 1⁄2 or 3⁄4.
Remember
Character ⁄
Unicode U+2044
Named entity ⁄
Hex entity ⁄
Decimal ⁄
CSS escape \2044
Meaning separator for composing fractions
Not the same / (solidus U+002F) · ½ (precomposed 1/2)
Prefer ⁄ in HTML for readable markup. You can also use ⁄, ⁄, or type ⁄ in a UTF-8 document.
Slash alone, in composed fractions, and next to related forms.
Glyph⁄
Large glyph⁄
SampleRecipe: 1⁄2 cup flour
Compared1⁄2 1/2 ½ 3⁄4
With entitiesNamed: ⁄ | Hex: ⁄ | Decimal: ⁄
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows fraction slash with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and typed forms — including composed fractions. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
Five ways to display ⁄ and build fractions in HTML and CSS.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Fraction Slash (U+2044) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2044";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Built with Named: ⁄</p>
<p>Built with Hex: ⁄</p>
<p>Built with Decimal: ⁄</p>
<p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
<p>Typed: ⁄</p>
<p>Half: <span aria-label="one half">1⁄2</span></p>
<p>Three quarters: 3⁄4</p>
</body>
</html>
Built with Named: ⁄
Built with Hex: ⁄
Built with Decimal: ⁄
Built with CSS: ⁄
Typed: ⁄
Half: 1⁄2
Three quarters: 3⁄4
How It Works
1. Named:⁄ is the HTML5 name for U+2044 → ⁄.
2. Hex:⁄ inserts the same code point by hexadecimal value.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8260 → ⁄. Same visual as named/hex.
4. CSS: use \2044 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ⁄.
5. Compose: write digits around the slash — 1⁄2 renders as 1⁄2. Prefer ½ when you want the single precomposed half glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with fraction slash.
Name
Prefer ⁄
The named entity is clear and standard. Avoid inventing names like &fractionslash;.
/
Not ASCII solidus
Typing / inserts U+002F. Fraction slash is a different character meant for typographic fractions.
½
Prefer precomposed when available
For 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, and similar, prefer dedicated entities like ½. Use ⁄ for custom ratios.
Font
Kerning may vary
Some fonts tighten digits around ⁄ into a fraction look; others leave more space. Check your font if the layout matters.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2044 belongs in CSS strings. ⁄ / ⁄ / ⁄ belong in HTML.
a11y
Add accessible text
Screen readers may not announce composed 1⁄2 clearly. Prefer aria-label="one half" or nearby prose when the value matters.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write ⁄, not &frasl.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Fraction slash (U+2044) and its entity forms (⁄, ⁄, ⁄, CSS \\2044) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs and digit kerning depend on font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Fraction Slash (⁄)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2044Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ⁄ in HTML. Use ⁄ / ⁄ when numeric form is required, and \\2044 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: fraction slash is U+2044 (decimal 8260) — glyph ⁄.
HTML: prefer ⁄ — also ⁄ / ⁄ / type ⁄.
CSS: use \2044 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⁄ ≠ / ≠ ½ (use ⁄ to compose; prefer precomposed when available).
Use ⁄ (named), ⁄ (hex), ⁄ (decimal), type ⁄ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2044 in content.
U+2044 (FRACTION SLASH). Hex 2044, decimal 8260. It belongs to the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F).
Yes. HTML5 defines ⁄ for U+2044. Prefer it for readable markup.
Use it between a numerator and denominator to compose fractions (for example 1⁄2 or 22⁄7). Prefer precomposed fractions such as ½ when available.
HTML entities (⁄, ⁄, or ⁄) go in markup. The CSS escape \2044 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. U+2044 is the fraction slash (⁄). The ASCII solidus is U+002F (/). One half is the precomposed character U+00BD (½).
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Did you know?
Fraction slash is Unicode U+2044 (decimal 8260) — glyph ⁄ (FRACTION SLASH) in General Punctuation. HTML5 named entity: ⁄. Use it between digits to compose fractions such as 1⁄2 → 1⁄2. Prefer precomposed vulgar fractions like one half (½) when a single glyph exists. Do not confuse it with the ASCII solidus / (U+002F).
