Script small g (ℊ) is the Letterlike Symbols character at Unicode U+210A (SCRIPT SMALL G). It is a math / typography symbol, not the everyday Latin letter g. HTML5 also defines the named entity ℊ.
Remember
Character ℊ
Unicode U+210A
Named entity ℊ
Hex entity ℊ
Decimal ℊ
CSS escape \210A
All of these produce the same glyph: ℊ. Prefer ℊ or a pasted ℊ in UTF-8 pages; use numeric or CSS forms when you need them.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
ℊ
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
Named entity
ℊ
HTML markup (readable choice)
Hex entity
ℊ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
ℊ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\210A
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Math / scientific UTF-8 text
Type or paste ℊ
Readable entity in HTML source
ℊ
Numeric entity required
ℊ or ℊ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\210A"
Everyday letter g in body copy
Type plain g (U+0067) instead
See it
Live Preview
Script small g rendered in common contexts.
Inline textScript g symbol: ℊ
Large glyphℊ
Math-stylef(x) = ℊ(x)
With entitiesNamed: ℊ | Hex: ℊ | Decimal: ℊ
Not the sameg (U+0067) · ĝ (g circumflex, U+011D)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows script small g with named, hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS
Four ways to produce ℊ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Script Small G (ℊ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\210A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Script G using Named Entity: ℊ</p>
<p>Script G using Hex Code: ℊ</p>
<p>Script G using HTML Code: ℊ</p>
<p id="point">Script G using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>
Script G using Named Entity: ℊ
Script G using Hex Code: ℊ
Script G using HTML Code: ℊ
Script G using CSS Entity: ℊ
How It Works
1. Named:ℊ is the HTML5 named entity for U+210A. Clearest form in HTML source.
2. Hex:U+210A → ℊ in HTML. Same glyph as named.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8458 → ℊ. Same result.
4. CSS: use \210A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ℊ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the script small g entity.
Named
Prefer ℊ
HTML5 defines a named entity for this symbol — use it for readable HTML.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\210A belongs in CSS. ℊ / ℊ / ℊ belong in HTML.
Look-alikes
Not plain g
Plain g is U+0067. Script small g is a Letterlike Symbol for math/typography.
Fonts
Check glyph coverage
Some fonts omit Letterlike Symbols. Prefer fonts that include U+210A.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ℊ, not &gscr.
Purpose
Not for body copy
Use plain g in normal sentences. Reserve ℊ for symbol / math contexts.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Script small g (U+210A) and its entity forms (ℊ, ℊ, ℊ, CSS \\210A) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Script Small G (ℊ)
Use ℊ, paste ℊ, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same code point everywhere.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+210A / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ℊ or a pasted ℊ in UTF-8 text. Use ℊ / ℊ when a numeric form is required, and \\210A only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: script small g is U+210A (decimal 8458), Letterlike Symbols.
HTML: prefer ℊ, or use ℊ / ℊ.
CSS: use \210A inside content for generated text.
Note: not the same as plain Latin g (U+0067).
One line:U+210A → ℊ, or ℊ / ℊ / CSS \210A.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ℊ (named), ℊ (hex), ℊ (decimal), or the CSS escape \210A in the content property. All render ℊ. In UTF-8 files you can also paste ℊ directly.
U+210A (SCRIPT SMALL G). Hex 210A, decimal 8458. It belongs to the Letterlike Symbols block and is used in mathematical and scientific notation.
Yes. HTML5 defines ℊ for this character. You can also use numeric references ℊ or ℊ.
Use it in math or scientific content that needs the script g glyph, in CSS-generated content, or when encoding must be explicit. Prefer ℊ when you want a readable named form in HTML source.
HTML entities (ℊ, ℊ, or ℊ) go in markup. The CSS escape \210A is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ℊ.
Plain g is U+0067 (Basic Latin letter). Script small g ℊ is U+210A — a letterlike symbol meant for math/typography, not everyday body text. Do not substitute one for the other.
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Did you know?
Script small g (ℊ) is Unicode U+210A (decimal 8458) in the Letterlike Symbols block. HTML5 defines the named entity ℊ — also usable as ℊ or ℊ. It is not the same as plain Latin g.
