HTML Entity for Lb Bar Symbol (℔)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Lb Bar symbol (℔) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2114 (LB BAR SYMBOL) in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F)—the traditional abbreviation for the pound (weight unit), derived from the Latin libra, used in recipes, nutrition labels, shipping, and technical content.
Render it with ℔, ℔, or CSS escape \2114. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ℔ (weight) with the pound sterling sign U+00A3 (£, £, currency).
⚡ Quick Reference — Lb Bar Symbol
U+2114Letterlike Symbols
℔Hexadecimal reference
℔Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2114
Hex code ℔
HTML code ℔
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2114
Meaning Pound (weight) abbreviation
Related U+00A3 = Pound sterling (£)
U+2113 = Script small l (ℓ)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Lb Bar symbol (℔) with hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2114";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Lb Bar Symbol using Hexadecimal: ℔</p>
<p>Lb Bar Symbol using HTML Code: ℔</p>
<p id="point">Lb Bar Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Lb Bar symbol (℔) is widely supported in modern browsers when the font includes Letterlike Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Lb Bar symbol (℔) in weight and measurement contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
℔ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2114 to display the Lb Bar symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
℔ uses the decimal Unicode value 8468 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2114 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ℔ (℔). Unicode U+2114 is in Letterlike Symbols. Next: Left Angle Above (̚).
Use Cases
The Lb Bar symbol (℔) is commonly used in:
Ingredient weights in pounds (e.g. flour 2 ℔) in recipe cards and cooking guides.
Weight units on nutrition facts, product labels, and dietary content.
Package weight, shipping weight, or product weight in e-commerce and logistics.
Lab reports, engineering specs, and technical content referencing weight in lb.
Weight-based dosing, patient weight, or medication weight in healthcare apps.
Body weight, equipment weight, or targets in fitness and health applications.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Add
aria-label="pounds"or visible text (e.g. “lb”) for accessibility - Use fonts that support Letterlike Symbols (U+2114)
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Pair with numeric values (e.g. 5 ℔) for clarity
- Keep one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project
- Use ℔ for weight; use £ or
£for currency
Don’t
- Confuse ℔ (weight, U+2114) with £ (sterling, U+00A3)
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+2114
- Use CSS
\2114inside HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone without accessible unit text
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ℔
℔ ℔For CSS, use \2114 in the content property
Unicode U+2114 — LB BAR SYMBOL (℔)
Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F)
Previous: Latin Cross (✝) Next: Left Angle Above (̚)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
℔ (hex), ℔ (decimal), or \2114 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render the Lb Bar symbol (℔) correctly.U+2114 (LB BAR SYMBOL). Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). Hex 2114, decimal 8468. Traditional abbreviation for the pound (weight unit), from Latin libra.℔ or ℔) go in markup. The CSS escape \2114 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ℔ (℔).℔) or decimal (℔) codes. That is standard for letterlike and symbolic characters in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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