Proportional To
Reach for ∝ in equations, formulas and technical writing, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+221D in the math set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ∝ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+221D | |
| Name | Proportional To | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∝ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∝ | |
| CSS content | \221D | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u221D | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0x9D | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x221D |
How to type the proportional to symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ∝ 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
∝in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\221D"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u221Dproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the proportional to symbol?
Click the ∝ 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 proportional to?
The proportional to has the Unicode code point U+221D. In HTML you can write it as ∝ or ∝.
Can I use the proportional to symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ∝, and in CSS use content: "\221D" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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