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)
- ÅWavelength: 5500Å
- ÅInteratomic spacing is measured in Å.
- ÅThe film thickness is 35Å.
- ÅX-ray data is reported as Å units.
- ÅResolution: 1.0Å
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+212B | |
| HTML Entity | Å | |
| HTML Code | Å | |
| CSS | \212B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8491 | |
| Decimal | 8491 |
How to type Angstrom Sign Letter (Å)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8491 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 212B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 212B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 212b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Å with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
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.