HTML Entity for Uppercase G Turned Sanserif (⅁)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+2141
HTML Entity for Uppercase G Turned Sanserif tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase g turned sanserif (⅁) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+2141 (TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G)—a rotated sans-serif capital G used in typography and specialized notation. It sits in the Letterlike Symbols block.

Render it with ⅁, ⅁, or CSS escape \2141. There is no named HTML entity for this character.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase G Turned Sanserif Entity

Unicode U+2141

Letterlike Symbols

Hex Code ⅁

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⅁

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2141
Hex code       ⅁
HTML code      ⅁
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2141
Meaning        Turned sans-serif capital G
Block          Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase g turned sanserif (⅁) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2141";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x2141;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#8513;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase g turned sanserif (⅁) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports Letterlike Symbols:

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

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase g turned sanserif (⅁) in typographic contexts:

Large glyph⅁
Unicode nameTURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G (rotated sans-serif G form)
Not the same asplain G (U+0047)  |  Ǥ (g stroke)  |  ɢ (IPA small cap G)
Numeric refs&#x2141; &#8513; \2141

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x2141; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2141 to display the turned sanserif G. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8513; uses the decimal Unicode value 8513 to display the same character. A common method for Letterlike Symbols.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\2141 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ⅁. Unicode U+2141 sits in Letterlike Symbols. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with plain G (U+0047).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase g turned sanserif (⅁) is commonly used in:

🎨 Typography projects

Font design, typeface development, and creative typographic projects using specialized character forms.

📊 Mathematical notation

Academic papers, mathematical documentation, and scientific texts requiring letterlike symbols.

🎨 Graphic design

Logos, branding, and creative content featuring unique typographic characters.

📄 Academic papers

Research publications and scholarly documentation using specialized typographic notation.

⚙ Font testing

Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for Letterlike Symbols coverage.

📚 Educational content

Unicode tutorials and typography guides explaining letterlike symbol characters.

🌐 Specialized content

Websites and apps requiring distinct typographic symbols for visual or notational purposes.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#8513; or &#x2141; in HTML (no named entity exists)
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ⅁ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
  • Distinguish ⅁ from plain G (U+0047) and other modified G letters
  • Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ⅁
  • Substitute plain G when ⅁ is required for typographic accuracy
  • Put CSS escape \2141 in HTML text nodes
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+02141—the correct value is U+2141
  • Use \02141 in CSS—the correct escape is \2141

Key Takeaways

1

Three references render ⅁ (no named entity)

&#x2141; &#8513;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\2141
3

Unicode U+2141 — TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G

4

Letterlike Symbols block; specialized typographic and notational use

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2141; (hex), &#8513; (decimal), or \2141 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.
U+2141 (TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL G). Letterlike Symbols block. Hex 2141, decimal 8513. Used in typography, mathematical notation, and specialized design contexts.
In typography projects, mathematical notation, graphic design, academic papers, font demonstrations, and any content requiring the turned sans-serif capital G glyph.
HTML code (&#8513; or &#x2141;) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\2141) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ⅁ but in different contexts.
No. There is no named HTML entity for ⅁. Use &#8513; or &#x2141; in HTML, or \2141 in CSS. It is a specialized letterlike symbol, not a standard alphabetic letter.

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