Uppercase G Turned Sanserif (⅁) is the Letterlike Symbols character at Unicode U+2141 (TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G). There is no named HTML entity. Use hex or decimal codes for specialized typography and notation.
Remember
Character ⅁
Unicode U+2141
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ⅁
Decimal ⅁
CSS escape \2141
Not the same G · Ǥ · ɢ
Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ⅁. Prefer ⅁ in HTML markup. For plain capital G see uppercase G; for G with stroke see uppercase G stroke.
Built with Hex: ⅁
Built with Decimal: ⅁
Built with CSS: ⅁
Typed: ⅁
Compared: ⅁ / G
How It Works
1. Hex:⅁ inserts Unicode U+2141 → ⅁. Prefer this when there is no named entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8513 → ⅁. Same visual as hex.
3. CSS: use \2141 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ⅁.
4. Typed: paste ⅁ in a UTF-8 document, or write Compared: ⅁ / G.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Uppercase G Turned Sanserif.
Named
No named entity
Do not invent names like &Gturned;. Use ⅁ or ⅁ only.
Look-alikes
⅁ ≠ G ≠ Ǥ
Turned sans-serif G is ⅁. Plain Latin is G. G with stroke is U+01E4. Match the symbol you need.
A11y
Prefer the real symbol
Use U+2141 rather than rotating a plain G with CSS when the semantics require this letterlike symbol.
Fonts
Glyph coverage
Letterlike Symbols coverage varies. Prefer fonts with math / symbol support and test on mobile.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2141 belongs in CSS. ⅁ / ⅁ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⅁, not ⅁.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Uppercase G Turned Sanserif (U+2141) and its entity forms (⅁, ⅁, CSS \\2141) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Uppercase G Turned Sanserif (⅁)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⅁ directly in UTF-8 HTML. Prefer ⅁. No named entity exists.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+2141Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ⅁ for readable HTML. Use \\2141 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with plain G or G stroke Ǥ.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+2141 (decimal 8513) — turned sans-serif capital G.
HTML: use ⅁ or ⅁ — there is no named entity.
CSS: use \2141 inside content for generated typographic text.
Watch out: not the same as plain G, G stroke Ǥ, or IPA small capital G ɢ.
One line:U+2141 → ⅁ / ⅁ / CSS \2141 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⅁ (hex), ⅁ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2141 in the content property. All render ⅁. Prefer ⅁ for readable markup. There is no named HTML entity.
U+2141 (TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G). Hex 2141, decimal 8513. It belongs to Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F). There is no named HTML entity.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+2141. Use ⅁ or ⅁ instead. Plain G is typed directly (U+0047).
U+2141 is a turned sans-serif capital G letterlike symbol. U+0047 is plain Latin capital G. U+01E4 is Latin capital G with stroke — a different alphabetic letter.
Use it for specialized typography, mathematical notation, and design contexts that need the turned sans-serif capital G — not as a substitute for plain G.
HTML entities (⅁ or ⅁) go in markup. The CSS escape \2141 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⅁.
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Did you know?
Uppercase G Turned Sanserif is Unicode U+2141 (decimal 8513) — glyph ⅁ (TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G) in Letterlike Symbols. There is no named HTML entity — use ⅁ or ⅁. Prefer it for specialized typography and notation. Do not confuse it with plain G (U+0047) or G with stroke (U+01E4).
