U+2081 "" Subscript One Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Source: Browser Default

U+2081 "" Subscript One is a numeric glyph designed for use in mathematical and scientific notation, where it appears as a smaller, lowered version of the digit one to indicate a subscript position, such as in chemical formulas like H₂O (where the two is a subscript) or in mathematical expressions like x₁. It belongs to the Superscripts and Subscripts Unicode block and is distinct from the regular digit one, allowing for precise rendering in digital text without requiring font-specific styling. This character ensures consistent representation across platforms for indices, variables, and other technical contexts where subscript numerals are needed.

General Properties

Code Point
U+2081
Name
Subscript One
Unicode 1.0 Name
Subscript Digit One
Decomposition Mapping

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
₁
HTML Hex Encoding
₁
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x82 0x81
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2081
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002081
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2081