HTML Entity for Mill Sign (₥)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+20A5

HTML Entity for mill sign (U+20A5) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Mill Sign Entity?

Mill sign (₥) is the currency character at Unicode U+20A5. A mill is historically one thousandth of a US dollar. There is no named HTML entity for it.

Remember

Character     ₥
Unicode       U+20A5
Hex entity    &#x20A5;
Decimal       &#8357;
CSS escape    \20A5
Named entity  (none)

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ₥.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`₥`	UTF-8 HTML text (default choice)
Hex entity	`₥`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`₥`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\20A5`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Historical mill / currency notation	Type `₥` (UTF-8) or `₥`
Need an entity in HTML source	`₥` or `₥`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\20A5"`
Per thousand (‰)	Use `&permil;` — not the mill sign
US dollars	Use `$` or `&dollar;` — not ₥

See it

Live Preview

Mill sign in currency and comparison contexts.

Symbol label Symbol: ₥ (mil sign)

Large glyph ₥

vs $ and ‰ ₥ | $ | ‰

Amount style ₥5 | 5₥

With entities Hex: ₥ | Decimal: ₥

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the mill sign with hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ₥ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Mill Sign (₥)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\20A5";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x20A5;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8357;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Symbol: ₥ (mil sign)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+20A5 → ₥ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₥.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8357 → ₥. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \20A5 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₥ after the paragraph text.

4. Meaning: ₥ marks the mill currency unit — do not confuse it with per mille (‰).

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the mill sign.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20A5. Use numeric forms.

vs ‰

Not per mille

&permil; (‰) means per thousand. The mill sign (₥) is a currency glyph.

vs $

Not the dollar sign

Use $ for dollars. A mill is 1/1000 of a dollar historically.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\20A5 belongs in CSS. ₥ / ₥ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ₥ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ₥, not &#8357.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Mill sign (U+20A5) and its numeric entity forms (₥, ₥, CSS \\20A5) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a Unicode-capable font.

✓ Universal support

Mill Sign (₥)

Type ₥, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere fonts support it.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+20A5 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Type ₥ for normal UTF-8 text. Prefer ₥ or ₥ when encoding must be explicit, and \\20A5 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: mill sign is U+20A5 (decimal 8357).
HTML: use ₥ or ₥ — no named entity.
CSS: use \20A5 inside content for generated text.
Do not confuse: per mille is &permil; (‰).

One line: U+20A5 → type ₥, or encode as ₥ / ₥ / CSS \20A5.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the mill sign in HTML?

Use ₥ (hex), ₥ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20A5 in the content property. All render ₥. There is no named HTML entity for U+20A5.

What is the Unicode value for the mill sign?

U+20A5 (MILL SIGN). Hex 20A5, decimal 8357. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+20A5?

No. U+20A5 has no named HTML entity. Use numeric references like ₥ or ₥.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for historical US mill (1/1000 dollar) notation, currency references, and typography that needs the mill symbol.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+20A5?

HTML entities (₥ or ₥) go in markup. The CSS escape \20A5 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ₥.

Is the mill sign the same as per mille?

No. Mill sign is ₥ (U+20A5), a currency unit. Per mille is &permil; (‰, U+2030), meaning per thousand.

Did you know?

Mill sign is Unicode U+20A5 (decimal 8357) — in Currency Symbols. A mill is historically 1/1000 of a US dollar. HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ₥ or ₥. Not the same as per mille &permil; (‰).

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