U+2215 "∕" Division Slash Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2215 "∕" Division Slash is a mathematical symbol designed to represent the division operation in a more compact and typographically aligned way than a standard forward slash, particularly in horizontal fractions or in-line mathematical expressions. It is distinct from the common punctuation slash (solidus) and is intended for use in contexts where a clear separation of numerator and denominator is needed, such as in the fraction 1∕2. The character is part of the Unicode Mathematical Operators block and is often preferred in professional typesetting for its correct positioning relative to surrounding numbers and mathematical symbols.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2215
Name
Division Slash
Mirrored Character
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
∕
HTML Hex Encoding
∕
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x88 0x95
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2215
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002215
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2215
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common