Per Sign Letter
⅌ is a typographic Per Sign used to express “per” in rates and unit expressions.
U+214C
The character ⅌ is also known as the Per Sign and has the Unicode codepoint U+214C. It can be copied directly or inserted using common escape formats in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Because it’s a specialized glyph, check font support when designing layouts.
Per Sign Letter Meaning
⅌ (Unicode name: PER SIGN, U+214C) is a typographic character intended to represent the word “per” in compact rate and unit notation. You’ll commonly see it in contexts where a ratio-style expression is written as “X per Y,” such as metrics, speed/throughput shorthand, pricing formats, and technical labels. Some designers also use it as a decorative element to give a more “symbol-like” look to text compared with typing the word “per.” It doesn’t replace every possible meaning of “per,” but it’s primarily used as a visual shortcut for “per.” If you’re unsure, compare with the standard “/” symbol in your specific font and layout.
Common uses
- •Writing compact unit rates like “km⅌h” or “tokens⅌second” (where your style guide prefers the symbol).
- •Designing metric badges, dashboards, and infographics that need a consistent typographic “per” sign.
- •Using in product labels or documentation to express “per item,” “per month,” or “per unit.”
- •Replacing the word “per” in short UI strings where space is limited and a symbol is preferred.
- •Decorative typography in posters, covers, or social posts where “per” is part of a stylized phrase.
Examples
⅌ Per Sign (U+214C)
- ⅌Speed: 120 ⅌ h
- ⅌Support time: 24 ⅌ day
- ⅌Cost: $5 ⅌ item
- ⅌Throughput: 300 ⅌ second
- ⅌Yield: 2 ⅌ serving
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+214C | |
| HTML Entity | ⅌ | |
| HTML Code | ⅌ | |
| CSS | \214C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8524 | |
| Decimal | 8524 |
How to type Per Sign Letter (⅌)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8524 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 214C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 214C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 214c, 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 Per Sign letter mean?
⅌ (Unicode name: PER SIGN, U+214C) is a typographic character intended to represent the word “per” in compact rate and unit notation. You’ll commonly see it in contexts where a ratio-style expression is written as “X per Y,” such as metrics, speed/throughput shorthand, pricing formats, and technical labels. Some designers also use it as a decorative element to give a more “symbol-like” look to text compared with typing the word “per.” It doesn’t replace every possible meaning of “per,” but it’s primarily used as a visual shortcut for “per.” If you’re unsure, compare with the standard “/” symbol in your specific font and layout.
What Unicode character is ⅌?
⅌ is the “PER SIGN” character with Unicode codepoint U+214C.
How do I copy ⅌ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⅌.
How do I use ⅌ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \214C. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \u{214C}.
Will ⅌ display correctly on all devices?
Not always—because it’s a specialized glyph, some fonts may not support it. If it looks missing or different, try a different font or fall back to writing “per” or using a slash (/).