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Angstrom Sign Letter

The Å Angstrom sign is a Unicode character used to represent the angstrom unit.

U+212B

The Å symbol (Unicode U+212B) is commonly used in scientific and technical writing. You can copy it directly for documents, UI text, or code. It has a dedicated HTML entity and escape sequences for developers.

Angstrom Sign Letter Meaning

The Angstrom sign (Å) is a symbol associated with the angstrom unit, commonly used to express very small lengths, especially in chemistry, physics, and materials science. In practice, it appears alongside numbers to indicate a measurement scale (for example, wavelengths or interatomic distances). Because it is a specific Unicode character (U+212B), it’s best to copy the symbol directly rather than relying on look-alike characters. The symbol is also often used for stylistic emphasis in technical contexts where the angstrom notation is expected.

Common uses

  • Labeling measurements in scientific text (e.g., wavelengths or distances)
  • Typography for equations and units in reports and papers
  • UI/UX text for technical dashboards showing angstrom values
  • Math and science notes in markdown, document editors, or blogs
  • Developer strings and templates that require the exact Unicode character

Examples

Å Angstrom Sign (U+212B)

  • Wavelength: 5500Å
  • Interatomic spacing is measured in Å.
  • The film thickness is 35Å.
  • X-ray data is reported as Å units.
  • Resolution: 1.0Å

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+212B
HTML EntityÅ
HTML CodeÅ
CSS\212B

FAQ

What does the Angstrom Sign letter mean?

The Angstrom sign (Å) is a symbol associated with the angstrom unit, commonly used to express very small lengths, especially in chemistry, physics, and materials science. In practice, it appears alongside numbers to indicate a measurement scale (for example, wavelengths or interatomic distances). Because it is a specific Unicode character (U+212B), it’s best to copy the symbol directly rather than relying on look-alike characters. The symbol is also often used for stylistic emphasis in technical contexts where the angstrom notation is expected.

What Unicode character is Å?

Å is the ANGSTROM SIGN with Unicode code point U+212B.

How do I paste Å on a website or in HTML?

You can paste the character directly or use the HTML entity: Å.

What escape sequence can I use in JavaScript?

In JavaScript, you can use \\u{212B}.

Is Å just the letter A?

No. Å is a dedicated Unicode symbol (ANGSTROM SIGN), not a plain letter A.

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