Vulgar Fraction Three Quarters Symbol
¾ is the single-character vulgar fraction for three quarters (U+00BE).
U+00BE
The ¾ symbol represents the fraction three quarters as one typographic character. It’s useful when you want fractions to appear compact and consistent across text and UI. This page provides the symbol plus reliable copy and code escapes.
Vulgar Fraction Three Quarters Symbol Meaning
The ¾ symbol is the Unicode character named VULGAR FRACTION THREE QUARTERS (U+00BE). It’s commonly used as a visual shorthand for “three quarters” in everyday writing, design layouts, and user interfaces. Unlike writing “3/4,” using ¾ can improve readability and alignment because it renders as a single glyph. You’ll also see it in measurements, proportions, ratings, and formatting where compact fractions are preferred. In technical contexts, it can be placed directly as a character or inserted using the provided HTML entity and escape sequences for consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Cooking and measurement notes (e.g., ¾ cup, ¾ inch)
- •Quick typography in documents and captions that mention ratios
- •UI labels and statistics where compact fractions fit better than 3/4
- •Design mockups and posters needing a single-character fraction glyph
- •Editing and formatting text where you want consistent fraction styling
Examples
¾ Symbol (Vulgar Fraction Three Quarters)
- ¾Add ¾ cup of sugar.
- ¾The battery is at ¾ capacity.
- ¾Our goal is ¾ of the usual pace.
- ¾For the recipe: use ¾ teaspoon of salt.
- ¾Coverage is currently ¾ complete.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00BE | |
| HTML Entity | ¾ | |
| HTML Code | ¾ | |
| CSS | \00BE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0190 | |
| Decimal | 190 |
How to type Vulgar Fraction Three Quarters Symbol (¾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 190 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00BE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00BE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00be, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ¾ 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 Vulgar Fraction Three Quarters symbol mean?
The ¾ symbol is the Unicode character named VULGAR FRACTION THREE QUARTERS (U+00BE). It’s commonly used as a visual shorthand for “three quarters” in everyday writing, design layouts, and user interfaces. Unlike writing “3/4,” using ¾ can improve readability and alignment because it renders as a single glyph. You’ll also see it in measurements, proportions, ratings, and formatting where compact fractions are preferred. In technical contexts, it can be placed directly as a character or inserted using the provided HTML entity and escape sequences for consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ¾?
The Unicode code point is U+00BE (VULGAR FRACTION THREE QUARTERS).
How do I insert ¾ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ¾
How do I use ¾ in CSS?
You can use the escape sequence \\00BE.
How do I use ¾ in JavaScript?
In JavaScript, you can use \\u{00BE} (Unicode escape).