Ounce Sign Letter
℥ is the Ounce Sign symbol used to represent an ounce in a decorative, typographic way.
U+2125
The ℥ character is called the Ounce Sign (Unicode U+2125). It’s often used when you want a typographic ounce symbol rather than the plain “oz”. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Ounce Sign Letter Meaning
℥ (Unicode: U+2125) is the Ounce Sign. It’s commonly used to represent the unit “ounce” in a visually styled way, fitting well with editorial design, packaging mockups, and typography-focused layouts. Compared to writing “oz”, the glyph is a single dedicated character that can help keep spacing consistent and improve the look of labels. In some fonts it appears more like a decorative typographic mark, so it’s best for situations where you want a specific, polished symbol rather than a generic abbreviation.
Common uses
- •Product labels and packaging copy that needs a typographic ounce marker
- •Recipe cards and ingredient lists (e.g., “8℥” for an ounce amount)
- •Ingredient and nutrition design systems where consistent symbols matter
- •Poster and flyer typography for measurements and weight callouts
- •UI design mockups or icons where “oz” should be replaced by a single glyph
Examples
℥ Ounce Sign (U+2125)
- ℥2℥ of cocoa powder
- ℥Net weight: 8℥
- ℥Pour 1℥ into the shaker
- ℥Contains 12℥ total
- ℥Serving size: 4℥
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2125 | |
| HTML Entity | ℥ | |
| HTML Code | ℥ | |
| CSS | \2125 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8485 | |
| Decimal | 8485 |
How to type Ounce Sign Letter (℥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8485 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2125 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2125. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2125, 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 Ounce Sign letter mean?
℥ (Unicode: U+2125) is the Ounce Sign. It’s commonly used to represent the unit “ounce” in a visually styled way, fitting well with editorial design, packaging mockups, and typography-focused layouts. Compared to writing “oz”, the glyph is a single dedicated character that can help keep spacing consistent and improve the look of labels. In some fonts it appears more like a decorative typographic mark, so it’s best for situations where you want a specific, polished symbol rather than a generic abbreviation.