What are Unicode vulgar fractions?

Unicode includes a dedicated block of precomposed fraction characters called "vulgar fractions." These are single characters (e.g. ½, ⅓, ¼) that render as a fraction without requiring HTML markup or special fonts.

How do I type a fraction symbol on my keyboard?

Most keyboards only produce the common fractions via shortcuts (e.g. 1/2 auto-corrects in Word). For other fractions, the easiest approach is to use this tool to copy the exact Unicode character and paste it where needed.

Are these fractions the same as using HTML fraction entities?

Yes. For example, ½ can be written as ½ or ½ in HTML, but the character itself is the same Unicode code point U+00BD. Pasting the character directly avoids the need for HTML entities.

Why are some fractions missing (like 1/7 or 1/9)?

The Unicode Standard only encodes fractions that were historically used in legacy character sets or have broad practical need. Not every possible fraction has a dedicated code point. For unsupported fractions, you can use the superscript/subscript digits combined with the fraction slash character (U+2044).

Can I use these characters in code?

Yes. Any modern text editor, string, or web page that supports UTF-8 can hold these characters. In source code strings, you can either paste the character directly or use a Unicode escape such as \u00BD for ½.

What is the difference between a fraction slash and a regular slash?

The fraction slash (U+2044, ⁄) is a dedicated Unicode character intended for building fraction-like constructs from regular digits. It differs visually and semantically from the standard forward slash (U+002F, /).

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Summary

Browse all Unicode fraction characters, search by value or name, and click any symbol to copy it instantly.

How it works

All Unicode fraction characters load automatically when the page opens.
Type in the search box to filter by fraction value, name, or Unicode code point.
Click any row or the "Copy" button to copy the fraction character to your clipboard.
A confirmation toast confirms each successful copy.
Use the decimal value column to identify the exact numeric equivalent of each fraction.

Use cases

Insert a proper fraction character into a document without using markup.
Find the Unicode code point for a specific fraction to use in HTML or CSS.
Copy fractions for use in cooking recipes, measurement tables, or technical writing.
Identify the correct Unicode fraction when a keyboard shortcut is unavailable.
Use fraction symbols in social media posts where superscript markup is not supported.
Reference fraction characters when building font character tables or glyph maps.

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Last updated: 2026-06-10 · Reviewed by Nham Vu