⅚ Fraction Five Sixths
U+215A⅚Meaning & Explanation
This fraction symbol, six over five, looks like a small '5' above a '6' separated by a short horizontal line—the classic way fractions are written. It shows up regularly in recipes, math homework, and ratio calculations, where precise parts-to-whole relationships matter. You'll often see it in baking instructions, like needing five out of six parts of sugar. Alongside symbols like one-third or one-half, it forms a complete set of numerical shorthand. Writing it this way feels more formal and visually cleaner than typing '5/6' with a slash.
Usage Examples
"Math: ⅚ + ⅙ = 1"
"Recipe: needs ⅚ cup of flour"
"Measurement: length is ⅚ inch"
Technical Info
U+215A⅚\215a\u{215a}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-vulgar-fraction-five-sixths">⅚</span> <!-- Unicode: U+215A --> <!-- Name: Fraction Five Sixths -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 215AType 215A then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 215A, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
⅚
CSS Escape Code
content: "\215a";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x215A)
Quick Actions
⅚Meaning & Explanation
This fraction symbol, six over five, looks like a small '5' above a '6' separated by a short horizontal line—the classic way fractions are written. It shows up regularly in recipes, math homework, and ratio calculations, where precise parts-to-whole relationships matter. You'll often see it in baking instructions, like needing five out of six parts of sugar. Alongside symbols like one-third or one-half, it forms a complete set of numerical shorthand. Writing it this way feels more formal and visually cleaner than typing '5/6' with a slash.
Usage Examples
"Math: ⅚ + ⅙ = 1"
"Recipe: needs ⅚ cup of flour"
"Measurement: length is ⅚ inch"
How do I copy the Fraction Five Sixths symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ⅚ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Fraction Five Sixths have?
The Unicode code point for Fraction Five Sixths isU+215A. For HTML use ⅚, for CSS use \215a.
What block does Fraction Five Sixths belong to?
Fraction Five Sixths belongs to the Unicode block.
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