U+2080 "₀" Subscript Zero Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2080 "₀" Subscript Zero is a typographic symbol specifically designed to appear smaller and lower than a standard digit, intended for use in mathematical, chemical, and scientific notation to denote subscripts like in chemical formulas such as H₂O or in mathematical expressions showing base values. It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts block of Unicode and is distinct from the regular digit zero, ensuring that text rendering remains precise and unambiguous in formal documents. This character is not typically used for general writing but serves a specialized function in technical and academic contexts where accurate notation is essential.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2080
Name
Subscript Zero
Unicode 1.0 Name
Subscript Digit Zero
Decomposition Mapping
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
₀
HTML Hex Encoding
₀
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x82 0x80
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2080
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002080
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2080
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
0
NFKC Casefold
NFKC Simple Casefold
Script Extensions
Common