U+00B0 "°" Degree Sign Unicode Character

U+00B0 "°" Degree Sign is a typographic symbol used to represent various concepts of degree, most commonly temperature, angles, and geographic coordinates. In temperature, it is placed before the Celsius or Fahrenheit scale indicator, as in 25°C or 77°F. In mathematics and navigation, it denotes angular measurement, such as a 90° right angle or a latitude of 40° North. Originally encoded in Unicode 1.1, the degree sign is distinct from the superscript lowercase letter "o" or the masculine ordinal indicator, ensuring consistent representation across digital text. It is widely supported in standard fonts and operating systems.