⅐ One Seventh Fraction
U+2150⅐Meaning & Explanation
The fraction symbol '⅐' stands for one-seventh and belongs to a small set of precomposed fraction characters in Unicode designed for neat typesetting. While most people today just type '1/7', you’ll still find '⅐' in carefully formatted books, vintage recipes, or educational worksheets where visual elegance matters. It traces its roots back to traditional metal typefaces, where printers used these compact glyphs to save space and improve readability. Though rarely used in casual digital communication, it occasionally appears in formal publishing or design projects aiming for a classic feel. It’s part of a family that includes more familiar fractions like '½', '⅓', and '¼', all meant to replace slash-based forms in polished text.
Usage Examples
"The cake was cut into ⅐ pieces."
"⅐ equals approximately 0.142857."
"The recipe requires ⅐ cup of sugar."
Technical Info
U+2150⅐\2150\u{2150}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-vulgar-fraction-one-seventh">⅐</span> <!-- Unicode: U+2150 --> <!-- Name: One Seventh Fraction -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 2150Type 2150 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 2150, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
⅐
CSS Escape Code
content: "\2150";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x2150)
Quick Actions
⅐Meaning & Explanation
The fraction symbol '⅐' stands for one-seventh and belongs to a small set of precomposed fraction characters in Unicode designed for neat typesetting. While most people today just type '1/7', you’ll still find '⅐' in carefully formatted books, vintage recipes, or educational worksheets where visual elegance matters. It traces its roots back to traditional metal typefaces, where printers used these compact glyphs to save space and improve readability. Though rarely used in casual digital communication, it occasionally appears in formal publishing or design projects aiming for a classic feel. It’s part of a family that includes more familiar fractions like '½', '⅓', and '¼', all meant to replace slash-based forms in polished text.
Usage Examples
"The cake was cut into ⅐ pieces."
"⅐ equals approximately 0.142857."
"The recipe requires ⅐ cup of sugar."
How do I copy the One Seventh Fraction symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ⅐ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does One Seventh Fraction have?
The Unicode code point for One Seventh Fraction isU+2150. For HTML use ⅐, for CSS use \2150.
What block does One Seventh Fraction belong to?
One Seventh Fraction belongs to the Unicode block.
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