U+2220 "∠" Angle Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
∠
U+2220 "∠" Angle is a mathematical symbol representing an angle formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint, known as the vertex. It is commonly used in geometry and trigonometry to denote the measure of the space between those rays, often expressed in degrees or radians. This glyph is part of the Mathematical Operators block in Unicode and is frequently employed in equations, proofs, and diagrams to signify the concept of an angle or a specific angle value. Its standardized encoding ensures consistent representation across digital platforms and mathematical texts.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2220 |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Angle |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| General Category | Math Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
| Mirrored | Yes |
| Mirrored Character | "⦣" U+29A3 Reversed Angle |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ∠ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ∠ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x88 0xA0 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2220 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002220 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2220 |