Vulgar Fraction One Quarter Symbol
¼ is the vulgar fraction for one quarter, encoded as Unicode U+00BC.
U+00BC
The symbol ¼ represents one quarter as a single, compact fraction character. It’s useful when you want fractions to look consistent in text and design. Here you can copy it and find reliable Unicode and code escapes.
Vulgar Fraction One Quarter Symbol Meaning
¼ is the “vulgar fraction one quarter,” a single Unicode character meaning one divided by four. Because it’s encoded as its own symbol (Unicode U+00BC), it can display neatly without you needing to format a fraction using slash or special markup. In writing, it often appears in measurements, pricing, and fractions in text where a precomposed fraction is preferred over “1/4.” In design and documents, it helps keep spacing and alignment consistent across fonts that support the character.
Common uses
- •Writing measurements like ¼ inch or ¼ cup in product specs and recipes
- •Displaying quantities in forms and checkout pages (e.g., ¼ share, ¼ portion)
- •Designing posters or UI labels where fractions should stay visually compact
- •Editing text where “1/4” would look inconsistent or misaligned with other symbols
- •Including fractions in social media captions or flyers for quick readability
Examples
¼ (one quarter fraction) – Symbol Copy & Info
- ¼Add ¼ cup of sugar.
- ¼The board is ¼ inch thick.
- ¼Offer ¼ off during the promotion.
- ¼Divide into ¼ portions for serving.
- ¼Use ¼ teaspoon of salt.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00BC | |
| HTML Entity | ¼ | |
| HTML Code | ¼ | |
| CSS | \00BC |
FAQ
What does the Vulgar Fraction One Quarter symbol mean?
¼ is the “vulgar fraction one quarter,” a single Unicode character meaning one divided by four. Because it’s encoded as its own symbol (Unicode U+00BC), it can display neatly without you needing to format a fraction using slash or special markup. In writing, it often appears in measurements, pricing, and fractions in text where a precomposed fraction is preferred over “1/4.” In design and documents, it helps keep spacing and alignment consistent across fonts that support the character.
What is the Unicode for ¼?
It is Unicode U+00BC (VULGAR FRACTION ONE QUARTER).
How do I copy ¼ into HTML?
You can use the numeric entity ¼ (or the HTML entity ¼).
What is a common fallback if ¼ doesn’t display?
Use 1/4 as a fallback for environments or fonts that don’t support the character.
Is ¼ the same as 1/4?
Yes. ¼ is a single precomposed fraction character representing one quarter, while 1/4 is written with a slash.