Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Dish Character
π is a cuneiform numeric sign (U+1240E) associated with βnine dishβ notation.
U+1240E
π is a cuneiform character used in numeric notation. Itβs useful when youβre working with cuneiform text, font tests, or educational materials about ancient writing systems. Below youβll find copy options and code points for easy reuse.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Dish Character Meaning
π is named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NINE DISHβ and has the Unicode code point U+1240E. As a cuneiform numeric sign, it represents a numeric value in the context of cuneiform administrative or accounting-like writing traditions, where signs encode quantities or measures. The βnineβ element indicates its numeric association, while βdishβ suggests the measure/category tied to that number in the signβs original usage. When used today, itβs most commonly encountered in scholarly digitization, typographic experiments, language/writing-system references, and formatted text that preserves historical sign inventories.
Common uses
- β’Copying a specific cuneiform numeric sign for museum or education labels
- β’Embedding the character in Unicode text for digital humanities projects
- β’Using it in font testing and glyph coverage checks for cuneiform blocks
- β’Including it in timelines or articles about ancient numeric notation
- β’Creating accurate mockups of transcriptions that reference sign lists
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Dish
- πU+1240E π for a cuneiform numeric sign reference.
- πIn the sign list, the entry labeled βnine dishβ is π.
- πUse π when matching the Unicode name exactly in your document.
- πGlyph test: does your font render π correctly?
- πTranscription note: the numeric sign for nine dish is π.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1240E | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐎 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐎 | |
| CSS | \1240E | |
| Decimal | 74766 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Nine Dish Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1240E 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 1240e, 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 Nine Dish character mean?
π is named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN NINE DISHβ and has the Unicode code point U+1240E. As a cuneiform numeric sign, it represents a numeric value in the context of cuneiform administrative or accounting-like writing traditions, where signs encode quantities or measures. The βnineβ element indicates its numeric association, while βdishβ suggests the measure/category tied to that number in the signβs original usage. When used today, itβs most commonly encountered in scholarly digitization, typographic experiments, language/writing-system references, and formatted text that preserves historical sign inventories.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+1240E.
How can I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒐎.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use \\1240E.
What JavaScript escape works for π?
Use \\u{1240E}.