HTML Entity for Uppercase P Script Capital (℘)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2118

HTML Entity for uppercase P script capital (U+2118) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Uppercase P Script Capital?

Uppercase P script capital (℘) is the Unicode character at U+2118 (SCRIPT CAPITAL P) in Letterlike Symbols — a script-style P used in mathematical notation, most often for the Weierstrass elliptic function.

Remember

Character     ℘
Unicode       U+2118
Named entity  &weierp;  (also &wp;)
Hex entity    &#x2118;
Decimal       &#8472;
CSS escape    \2118
Not the same  P · ℙ · Ƥ · ρ

Prefer &weierp; in HTML markup (alias &wp; also works). Numeric forms and typing ℘ in UTF-8 also work. Use a math-capable font when the script shape matters. Do not confuse this with plain P, double-struck ℙ, or P with hook.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&weierp;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Named alias	`&wp;`	HTML markup (same glyph)
Direct character	`℘`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`℘`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`℘`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2118`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Weierstrass p / script capital P	`&weierp;` or type `℘`
Prime numbers (ℙ)	ℙ (`&Popf;`)
P with hook (Ƥ)	Ƥ (U+01A4)
Plain capital P	P (U+0050)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2118"`

See it

Live Preview

Script capital P rendered alone and next to related symbols.

Large glyph ℘

Math use ℘(z)

Compared ℘ | P | ℙ | Ƥ

With entities Named: ℘ | Hex: ℘ | Decimal: ℘

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ℘, plus a short Weierstrass-function label.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase P Script Capital (℘)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2118";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &weierp;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2118;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8472;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ℘</p>
  <p>Weierstrass: &weierp;(z)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &weierp; is the clearest HTML form for U+2118 (from “Weierstrass p”). Alias &wp; produces the same glyph.

2. Hex: U+2118 → ℘ in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8472 → ℘. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2118 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ℘ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / math: paste ℘ in UTF-8, or write &weierp;(z) for a short function label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+2118.

vs P

Not a plain capital P

ASCII P (U+0050) is not letterlike. Use &weierp; when you need the script Weierstrass symbol.

vs ℙ

Not double-struck P

ℙ (&Popf;) is blackboard-bold P for primes. ℘ is script. See uppercase P double struck.

vs italic

Not CSS italic

font-style: italic only slants a letter. U+2118 is a dedicated script letterlike character.

Fonts

Letterlike coverage varies

Some fonts fall back to a plain or odd P. Prefer Cambria Math, STIX, or another math font for ℘.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2118 belongs in CSS strings. &weierp; / ℘ / ℘ belong in HTML.

Math

Mark math context

For formulas, wrap math in appropriate markup (for example MathML or a math role) so assistive tech can treat it as math.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Script capital P (U+2118) and its entity forms (&weierp;, &wp;, ℘, ℘, CSS \\2118) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Letterlike Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase P Script Capital (℘)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

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+2118 / &weierp; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &weierp; in HTML. Use \\2118 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with plain P or &Popf; (ℙ).

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: script capital P is U+2118 (decimal 8472) — glyph ℘.
HTML: prefer &weierp; (also &wp;) — also ℘ / ℘.
CSS: use \2118 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ℘ is Weierstrass / script P — not plain P, not ℙ.

One line: U+2118 → &weierp; / ℘ / ℘ / CSS \2118.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ℘ in HTML?

Use &weierp; (named), ℘ (hex), ℘ (decimal), type ℘ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2118 in content. Prefer &weierp; in normal HTML. Alias &wp; also works.

What is the Unicode value for script capital P?

U+2118 (SCRIPT CAPITAL P). Hex 2118, decimal 8472. It belongs to Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2118?

Yes. Use &weierp; (preferred). Numeric forms ℘ and ℘ also work. HTML5 also defines &wp; for the same character.

Is ℘ the same as P or ℙ?

No. ℘ is script capital P (U+2118, &weierp;). Plain P is U+0050. ℙ is double-struck capital P (&Popf;, U+2119).

When should I use &weierp;?

Use it in mathematical notation for the Weierstrass elliptic function (for example ℘(z)), or whenever letterlike script P is required — not as a substitute for plain P.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2118?

HTML entities (&weierp;, ℘, or ℘) go in markup. The CSS escape \2118 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Script capital P is Unicode U+2118 (decimal 8472) — glyph ℘ in Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F). HTML5 names it &weierp; (also &wp;). Official name: SCRIPT CAPITAL P. In mathematics it usually denotes the Weierstrass elliptic function. Prefer a math-capable font for the script look.

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