Script Small L
Reach for ℓ in equations, formulas and technical writing, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2113 in the math set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ℓ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2113 | |
| Name | Script Small L (Litre) | |
| HTML (decimal) | ℓ | |
| HTML (hex) | ℓ | |
| CSS content | \2113 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2113 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x84 0x93 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2113 |
How to type the script small l symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ℓ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
ℓin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2113"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2113produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the script small l symbol?
Click the ℓ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for script small l?
The script small l has the Unicode code point U+2113. In HTML you can write it as ℓ or ℓ.
Can I use the script small l symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ℓ, and in CSS use content: "\2113" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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