Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Dish Character
π is a cuneiform numeric sign with the Unicode name βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN EIGHT DISH.β
U+1240D
π is a cuneiform character used in numeric contexts as defined by its Unicode character name. On this page you can quickly copy the symbol or find it by its code point.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Dish Character Meaning
π is a cuneiform numeric sign identified by Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN EIGHT DISHβ (code point U+1240D). The Unicode naming indicates its function as a numeric sign associated with the value eight and described as βdishβ in the standardized character name. Like many cuneiform signs, it is primarily of interest for accurate encoding, transliteration, and typography rather than everyday modern punctuation or letters. If you are representing cuneiform numbers in a document or database, this character provides a standardized way to include that specific sign by Unicode.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste into documents that require the exact cuneiform numeric sign
- β’Use in digital humanities workflows encoding cuneiform numerals
- β’Typography and font testing for the Unicode character U+1240D
- β’Linguistics/archaeology notes or transliteration drafts using Unicode
- β’Encoding symbols in content management systems and databases
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Dish
- πU+1240D: π
- πNumeric sign: π (eight dish)
- πInsert π in the cuneiform numeric section.
- πUnicode test character: π
- πCuneiform numeric sign example: π
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1240D | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐍 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐍 | |
| CSS | \1240D | |
| Decimal | 74765 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Eight Dish Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1240D then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1240d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π?
The Unicode code point for π is U+1240D.
How can I copy π easily?
Copy the character directly from this page (π), or use the provided formats like 𒐍 and U+1240D.
What does βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN EIGHT DISHβ refer to?
It is the Unicode character name. It indicates this is a cuneiform numeric sign associated with eight and specified as βdishβ by the Unicode naming convention.
Which writing system category does this symbol belong to?
It is categorized as Cuneiform.