Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Character
π is a Unicode cuneiform character named CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASH (U+12403).
U+12403
π is a cuneiform character encoded in Unicode as U+12403. Itβs useful when you need accurate text rendering for cuneiform numeric signage and study. This page provides copy-and-paste options and the official code details.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASHβ (U+12403), categorized under Cuneiform. As a named numeric sign, it is typically used in contexts where cuneiform numeric writing needs to be represented precisely, such as scholarly transcription, digital catalogs, or educational materials. The characterβs βfiveβ naming indicates it functions as part of a numbering system, while βashβ is part of the signβs specific Unicode name. If you are working with cuneiform transliterations, use the character exactly as encoded rather than substituting visually similar glyphs.
Common uses
- β’Scholarly transcription and manuscript annotation involving cuneiform numerals
- β’Digital editions and text markup for cuneiform inscriptions
- β’Building fonts or glyph previews that include the Cuneiform block
- β’Educational content demonstrating cuneiform numeric signs
- β’Correct Unicode-based data entry for linguistic corpora
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash
- πU+12403 displays as π in supported fonts.
- πThe numeric sign for five as encoded is π.
- πUse π when transcribing cuneiform numerals in digital notes.
- πCatalog the sign by its Unicode name: CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASH π.
- πWhen testing rendering, check that π appears correctly.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12403 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐃 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐃 | |
| CSS | \12403 | |
| Decimal | 74755 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 12403 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 12403, 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 does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Ash character mean?
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE ASHβ (U+12403), categorized under Cuneiform. As a named numeric sign, it is typically used in contexts where cuneiform numeric writing needs to be represented precisely, such as scholarly transcription, digital catalogs, or educational materials. The characterβs βfiveβ naming indicates it functions as part of a numbering system, while βashβ is part of the signβs specific Unicode name. If you are working with cuneiform transliterations, use the character exactly as encoded rather than substituting visually similar glyphs.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12403.
How can I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒐃.
How do I represent π in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \12403.
How do I represent π in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \u{12403}.