Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two Ban2 Character
π is the cuneiform numeric sign two (BAN2), encoded as U+12450.
U+12450
π (U+12450) is a cuneiform numeric sign with the Unicode name CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN TWO BAN2. Itβs useful when you need a βtwoβ sign in cuneiform-styled text. Use the copy options below for quick pasting or developer-friendly escapes.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two Ban2 Character Meaning
π is identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN TWO BAN2β (U+12450). As its Unicode name suggests, it functions as a cuneiform numeric sign representing the value βtwo.β In practice, this character is most commonly used when someone is composing text, labels, or mock inscriptions that follow cuneiform numeric conventions, or when demonstrating how specific cuneiform signs map to code points. It may also appear in educational materials, sign inventories, and digital typography examples where the goal is to reproduce a precise cuneiform character rather than a generic number glyph.
Common uses
- β’Pasting a cuneiform βtwoβ sign into a digital inscription or caption
- β’Displaying a specific cuneiform sign in educational slides or worksheets
- β’Creating typographic mockups that require exact Unicode characters
- β’Labeling examples in Unicode/encoding documentation for U+12450
- β’Building icon-like UI content using the exact cuneiform numeric sign
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two (BAN2)
- πInventory: π (two) in U+12450
- πStep 2: Add π to the line.
- πCount: π, then π (next sign).
- πCuneiform example text: π π π
- πUnicode test: Render π correctly.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12450 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑐 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑐 | |
| CSS | \12450 | |
| Decimal | 74832 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two Ban2 Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 12450 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 12450, 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 Two Ban2 character mean?
π is identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN TWO BAN2β (U+12450). As its Unicode name suggests, it functions as a cuneiform numeric sign representing the value βtwo.β In practice, this character is most commonly used when someone is composing text, labels, or mock inscriptions that follow cuneiform numeric conventions, or when demonstrating how specific cuneiform signs map to code points. It may also appear in educational materials, sign inventories, and digital typography examples where the goal is to reproduce a precise cuneiform character rather than a generic number glyph.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is encoded as U+12450.
How can I copy π in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: 𒑐
What escapes can I use in code?
For CSS, use \\12450. For JavaScript, use \\u{12450}.
Does π mean the number two?
Yes. Its Unicode name is CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN TWO BAN2, indicating it represents the numeric value two.