HTML Entity for Ounce Sign (℥)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+2125
HTML entity for Ounce Sign (U+2125) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial for weight notation

What You'll Learn

How to display the Ounce Sign (℥) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2125 (OUNCE SIGN) in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F)—a typographic symbol for the apothecaries’ ounce, used in historical pharmacy, vintage recipes, and specialized weight notation.

Render it with ℥, ℥, or CSS escape \2125. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ℥ with plain text oz, U+2126 (Ω, ohm sign), or U+2114 (℔, lb bar symbol for pounds).

⚡ Quick Reference — Ounce Sign

Unicode U+2125

Letterlike Symbols

Hex Code ℥

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ℥

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2125
Hex code       ℥
HTML code      ℥
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2125
Meaning        Ounce sign (apothecaries\u2019 ounce)
Related        oz = ASCII abbreviation (not U+2125)
               U+2114 = lb bar symbol (℔)
               U+2126 = ohm sign (Ω)
               U+2113 = script small l / liter (ℓ, ℓ)
Block          Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing ℥ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point::after{
   content: "\2125";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Ounce sign (hex): &#x2125;</p>
<p>Ounce sign (decimal): &#8485;</p>
<p id="point">Ounce sign (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Ounce Sign (℥) is widely supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Ounce Sign (℥) in weight and measurement contexts:

Single symbol ℥
Weight notation 2℥ tincture
Recipe style ⅓ ℥ compound
Not the same as Plain oz  |  Ohm Ω  |  Pound ℔
Numeric refs &#x2125; &#8485; \2125

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x2125; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2125 to display the ounce sign.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8485; uses the decimal Unicode value 8485 for the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\2125 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements for unit labels or generated text.

CSS stylesheet
=

Weight unit result

All three methods render ℥. Unicode U+2125 in Letterlike Symbols. Next: Outlined Black Star (✭).

✅

Use Cases

The Ounce Sign (℥) is commonly used in:

⚖ Apothecaries\u2019 notation

Historical pharmacy weights and apothecaries\u2019 ounce measurements.

📚 Vintage recipes

Old formulary and compound recipes reproduced on the web.

📋 Unit references

Typography and Unicode guides documenting weight symbols.

📝 Academic content

History of measurement, pharmacology, and metrology articles.

💻 Web apps

Specialized unit pickers and historical data displays.

🎨 Typography

Letterlike Symbols in design systems and symbol font demos.

♿ Accessibility

Pair ℥ with “ounce” or numeric values for clarity.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x2125; or &#8485; for apothecaries\u2019 ounce notation
  • Use plain oz for modern avoirdupois ounces when appropriate
  • Set <meta charset="utf-8"> for reliable rendering
  • Include numeric values alongside the symbol (e.g. 2℥)
  • Pick one numeric style per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Confuse ℥ with ohm sign Ω or lb symbol ℔
  • Assume ℥ equals modern “oz” in all contexts
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+02125—the correct value is U+2125
  • Use CSS escape \2125 in HTML text nodes
  • Rely on ℥ alone without a numeric quantity for accessibility

Key Takeaways

1

Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+2125

&#x2125; &#8485;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use \2125 in the content property

3

Unicode U+2125 — OUNCE SIGN (apothecaries\u2019 ounce)

4

Distinct from plain oz, ohm Ω, and pound ℔

5

Previous: Orthodox Cross (☦)   Next: Outlined Black Star (✭)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2125; (hex), &#8485; (decimal), or \2125 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three render ℥.
U+2125 (OUNCE SIGN). Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). Hex 2125, decimal 8485.
No. ℥ is the dedicated Unicode ounce sign for apothecaries\u2019/historical contexts. “oz” is plain ASCII text, commonly used for modern avoirdupois ounces.
For historical pharmacy notation, vintage recipes, unit reference pages, metrology content, and typography needing the dedicated ℥ symbol rather than “oz”.
Named HTML entities cover a subset of common characters. U+2125 uses numeric hex or decimal codes or CSS escapes, which is standard for Letterlike Symbols unit characters.

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