Degree Sign Symbol
The degree sign ° (U+00B0) marks degrees for angles and temperatures.
U+00B0
The degree sign ° is a small punctuation mark used in measurement contexts. It typically follows a number to show degrees for angles or temperature units. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode/escape forms in code.
Degree Sign Symbol Meaning
The degree sign ° (Unicode U+00B0) indicates “degrees” in many everyday writing contexts. It’s most commonly used after numbers to express temperature (for example, 20°C or 20° C) and to indicate angles (such as 45°). In coordinate and geographic notation, it may appear as part of a degrees symbol used with minutes and seconds (e.g., 12° 30′ 45″). In typography and layout, it functions as a punctuation-like symbol and is often spaced according to style guidelines (tight with the number in many technical contexts).
Common uses
- •Writing temperatures like 25° C or 77° F
- •Labeling angles such as 90° and 45°
- •Displaying geographic coordinates in degrees (e.g., 40° N)
- •Indicating measurements in graphs, charts, and dashboards
- •Formatting product or specification text (e.g., beam angle 60°)
Examples
° Degree Sign (U+00B0) Copy & Use
- °Water boils at 100° C.
- °Rotate the dial to 30°.
- °Latitude is 51° 30′ N.
- °The slope is measured as 12°.
- °Set the target at 68° F.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00B0 | |
| HTML Entity | ° | |
| HTML Code | ° | |
| CSS | \00B0 |
FAQ
What does the Degree Sign symbol mean?
The degree sign ° (Unicode U+00B0) indicates “degrees” in many everyday writing contexts. It’s most commonly used after numbers to express temperature (for example, 20°C or 20° C) and to indicate angles (such as 45°). In coordinate and geographic notation, it may appear as part of a degrees symbol used with minutes and seconds (e.g., 12° 30′ 45″). In typography and layout, it functions as a punctuation-like symbol and is often spaced according to style guidelines (tight with the number in many technical contexts).
What Unicode character is the degree sign?
The degree sign is Unicode U+00B0.
How do I copy the degree sign on a website?
Copy the character “°” directly, or use the HTML entity °.
What’s the CSS/JavaScript escape for this symbol?
CSS escape: \\00B0. JavaScript (Unicode code point): \\u{00B0}.
Should there be a space before the degree sign?
In many technical styles, the degree sign is written tight to the number (e.g., 45°). Some writing styles prefer spacing (e.g., 20 °C), so follow your local style guide.