Khmer Digit Five Letter
The Khmer Digit Five (៥) is a Unicode character used to write the number 5 in the Khmer script.
U+17E5
The character ៥ is the Khmer digit for the number five. It has the Unicode name “KHMER DIGIT FIVE” and code point U+17E5. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in web pages and apps.
Khmer Digit Five Letter Meaning
“៥” (KHMER DIGIT FIVE, U+17E5) represents the numeral 5 in the Khmer numeral system. Like other digit characters in Unicode, it is primarily used in written numbers rather than as a standalone symbol with a separate symbolic meaning. You’ll typically see it inside Khmer text where numbers are written using Khmer digits (for dates, quantities, prices, and counts). When building multilingual interfaces, using this exact character helps match typographic expectations for Khmer-language content instead of substituting Latin “5”.
Common uses
- •Writing Khmer-language numbers where the digit 5 is required
- •Displaying Khmer dates, quantities, or rankings in UI text
- •Creating labels and forms for Khmer audiences (e.g., “5” on a step or rating)
- •Publishing content where numerals should match Khmer script typography
- •Using Unicode digits in templates and localization strings
Examples
៥ Khmer Digit Five (U+17E5)
- ៥ថ្ងៃទី ៥ ខែ ៨
- ៥មាន ៥ នាក់
- ៥តម្លៃ ៥០០៛
- ៥ចំណាត់ថ្នាក់លេខ ៥
- ៥ជំហានទី ៥
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17E5 | |
| HTML Entity | ៥ | |
| HTML Code | ៥ | |
| CSS | \17E5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6117 | |
| Decimal | 6117 |
How to type Khmer Digit Five Letter (៥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6117 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17E5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17E5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17e5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ៥ 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 Khmer Digit Five letter mean?
“៥” (KHMER DIGIT FIVE, U+17E5) represents the numeral 5 in the Khmer numeral system. Like other digit characters in Unicode, it is primarily used in written numbers rather than as a standalone symbol with a separate symbolic meaning. You’ll typically see it inside Khmer text where numbers are written using Khmer digits (for dates, quantities, prices, and counts). When building multilingual interfaces, using this exact character helps match typographic expectations for Khmer-language content instead of substituting Latin “5”.
What is the Unicode code point for ៥?
It is U+17E5, with the Unicode name “KHMER DIGIT FIVE”.
How do I copy the Khmer Digit Five for a website?
You can copy the character directly (៥) or use an escape: HTML entity ៥, CSS \17E5, or JavaScript \u{17E5}.
Is ៥ the same as the Latin number 5?
They look similar, but they are different characters. ៥ is the Khmer digit, not the Latin digit “5”.
Why should I use the Khmer digit instead of “5” in Khmer text?
Using the Khmer digit helps your numbers match Khmer-script typography and localization expectations for Khmer-language content.