U+1D41B "𝐛" Mathematical Bold Small B Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D41B "𝐛" Mathematical Bold Small B is a typographic variant of the standard lowercase Latin letter "b," designed for use in mathematical and scientific notation to denote variables, constants, or other symbols that require a bold weight for emphasis or to distinguish them from surrounding text. It belongs to the “Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols” block, which was introduced to provide distinct, unambiguous representations for letters and numbers in various styles, as plain bold formatting can be lost or misinterpreted in plain-text environments. This character is commonly employed in technical documents, academic papers, and digital content where precise mathematical semantics are essential, ensuring that the bold letter "b" retains its intended appearance regardless of the font or platform being used.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝐛 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝐛 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x90 0x9B |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD835 0xDC1B |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D41B |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud835\udc1b |
Unicode Properties