⅘ Four Fifths
U+2158⅘Meaning & Explanation
This vulgar fraction four fifths is a compact mathematical symbol that lets writers display five-part divisions without breaking the flow of a paragraph. Students, engineers, and recipe creators often slip it into notes, blueprints, or cooking instructions when they need precise measurements quickly. You will notice it appearing in educational materials, scientific diagrams, and even fashion size charts where ratios matter more than decimal numbers. It belongs to a classic set of fraction glyphs that predate modern calculators and remains useful whenever space is tight but accuracy is essential.
Usage Examples
"Use ⅘ cup sugar in recipes to indicate the amount."
"In math problems, ⅘ represents 4 divided by 5."
"In measurements, ⅘ is used to indicate a ratio."
Technical Info
U+2158⅘\2158\u{2158}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-vulgar-fraction-four-fifths">⅘</span> <!-- Unicode: U+2158 --> <!-- Name: Four Fifths -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 2158Type 2158 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 2158, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
⅘
CSS Escape Code
content: "\2158";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x2158)
Quick Actions
⅘Meaning & Explanation
This vulgar fraction four fifths is a compact mathematical symbol that lets writers display five-part divisions without breaking the flow of a paragraph. Students, engineers, and recipe creators often slip it into notes, blueprints, or cooking instructions when they need precise measurements quickly. You will notice it appearing in educational materials, scientific diagrams, and even fashion size charts where ratios matter more than decimal numbers. It belongs to a classic set of fraction glyphs that predate modern calculators and remains useful whenever space is tight but accuracy is essential.
Usage Examples
"Use ⅘ cup sugar in recipes to indicate the amount."
"In math problems, ⅘ represents 4 divided by 5."
"In measurements, ⅘ is used to indicate a ratio."
How do I copy the Four Fifths symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ⅘ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Four Fifths have?
The Unicode code point for Four Fifths isU+2158. For HTML use ⅘, for CSS use \2158.
What block does Four Fifths belong to?
Four Fifths belongs to the Unicode block.
Was this page helpful?
Click to give feedback and help us improve