Estimated Symbol Letter
The ℮ character is commonly used to indicate an estimated amount or net quantity.
U+212E
℮ is an “estimated” symbol used in labels and documents to communicate that a value is an estimate. You can copy it directly, or use its Unicode and escape forms in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Estimated Symbol Letter Meaning
The character ℮ is Unicode’s “ESTIMATED SYMBOL” (U+212E). It visually communicates that a quantity is estimated rather than exact. You’ll most often see it in contexts where packaging, documents, or product information must clarify that the stated amount may vary within an expected range. Because it’s a single, dedicated Unicode character, it’s preferable to approximating with text like “approx.” when you want a consistent, typographic symbol across browsers and design tools.
Common uses
- •Food and product labels indicating an estimated net quantity
- •Packaging or inventory notes where the measured amount is not exact
- •Document templates (invoices, catalogs) that show estimated totals
- •Infographics or UI badges for “estimated” values
- •Form fields and reports where a numeric value is an estimate
Examples
℮ Estimated Symbol (U+212E)
- ℮Package weight: 250 g ℮
- ℮Estimated delivery: 3–5 days ℮
- ℮Net contents: 750 ml ℮
- ℮Approximate total: $120.50 ℮
- ℮Volume shown is estimated ℮
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+212E | |
| HTML Entity | ℮ | |
| HTML Code | ℮ | |
| CSS | \212E |
FAQ
What does the ℮ symbol mean?
℮ is the “estimated symbol” and is used to indicate that a stated quantity is an estimate rather than exact.
How do I copy the ℮ character?
Copy the character ℮ from this page, then paste it into your document, design tool, or message where you need it.
What is the Unicode code point for ℮?
The Unicode code point for ℮ is U+212E.
Can I use ℮ in code with escapes?
Yes. HTML uses ℮, CSS can use \\212E, and JavaScript can use \\u{212E}.