Degree Fahrenheit Letter
℉ is the Degree Fahrenheit symbol used to label temperatures in Fahrenheit.
U+2109
The symbol ℉ represents degrees in the Fahrenheit temperature scale. It’s commonly used in weather apps, thermometers, and product specifications. Use it to clearly label values like 72℉.
Degree Fahrenheit Letter Meaning
℉ is the Unicode character named “DEGREE FAHRENHEIT” with code point U+2109. It visually indicates the Fahrenheit temperature scale, typically appearing right after a number (for example, 68℉). In practice, it helps readers distinguish Fahrenheit temperatures from Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K). When writing or designing temperature readouts, ℉ improves clarity—especially in dashboards, charts, and UI labels—by providing an unambiguous unit marker. Because it’s a dedicated character, it’s often preferred over typing a generic degree sign followed by the letter “F”.
Common uses
- •Labeling temperature units in weather and forecast interfaces
- •Displaying readings on smart home thermostats and sensor dashboards
- •Writing product specs (e.g., “operating range: 32℉ to 104℉”)
- •Annotating charts and graphs in Fahrenheit
- •Posting temperature updates on social media or in blog content
Examples
℉ Degree Fahrenheit Symbol
- ℉Today: 75℉ and sunny
- ℉Indoor temperature: 68℉
- ℉High: 82℉ • Low: 61℉
- ℉Engine off limits: below 32℉
- ℉Target setpoint: 72℉
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2109 | |
| HTML Entity | ℉ | |
| HTML Code | ℉ | |
| CSS | \2109 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8457 | |
| Decimal | 8457 |
How to type Degree Fahrenheit Letter (℉)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8457 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2109 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2109. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2109, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℉ 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 Degree Fahrenheit letter mean?
℉ is the Unicode character named “DEGREE FAHRENHEIT” with code point U+2109. It visually indicates the Fahrenheit temperature scale, typically appearing right after a number (for example, 68℉). In practice, it helps readers distinguish Fahrenheit temperatures from Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K). When writing or designing temperature readouts, ℉ improves clarity—especially in dashboards, charts, and UI labels—by providing an unambiguous unit marker. Because it’s a dedicated character, it’s often preferred over typing a generic degree sign followed by the letter “F”.
Is ℉ the same as the normal degree sign?
It’s related, but ℉ is specifically the Degree Fahrenheit character (Unicode U+2109), intended to represent Fahrenheit degrees.
How do I type or copy ℉ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ℉ or copy the character directly.
What’s the Unicode code point for ℉?
The Unicode code point for ℉ is U+2109.
Should I write 72℉ or 72° F?
72℉ is typically clearer and more consistent because it uses the dedicated Fahrenheit degree symbol.