Degree Celsius
U+2103Letterlike Symbols
Also known as Celsius symboldegrees Celsiuscentigrade
Copy and paste ℃. The Degree Celsius character has Unicode code point U+2103 and decimal HTML code ℃.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2103- HTML Code
℃- CSS Code
\2103- HEX Code
℃
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2103
- Decimal
- 8451
- Unicode name
- DEGREE CELSIUS
- Block
- Letterlike Symbols · U+2100–U+214F
- General category
- Other Symbol (So)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u2103"
About Degree Celsius
The degree Celsius sign is a single character that writes the unit °C, used for temperatures on the Celsius scale.
℃ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2103 (decimal 8451). Its official Unicode name is DEGREE CELSIUS.
It belongs to the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F), its General Category is Other Symbol (So), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Common uses
- Writing temperatures in East Asian text
- Matching text that already uses the single-character form
Examples
- Temperature
- 25℃
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Degree Celsius
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2103, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “degree celsius”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2103, then press Space. - HTML
℃. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2103";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2103"
Common questions about Degree Celsius
What is the Degree Celsius symbol?
The degree Celsius sign is a single character that writes the unit °C, used for temperatures on the Celsius scale. In Unicode it is U+2103, officially named DEGREE CELSIUS. It is also known as Celsius symbol, degrees Celsius, and centigrade.
Should I use ℃ or °C?
Use °C in most writing: the degree sign ° followed by a capital C. ℃ is a compatibility character kept for East Asian encodings, and standards and style guides write the unit as °C.
How do I copy and paste the Degree Celsius symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ℃ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Degree Celsius symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2103 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ℃. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “degree celsius”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Degree Celsius symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “degree celsius”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Degree Celsius symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Degree Celsius symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ℃ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “degree celsius”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2103 as the character code.
Is the Degree Celsius symbol an emoji?
No. ℃ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Degree Celsius symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ℃. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Letterlike Symbols block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Degree Celsius symbol?
In HTML, write ℃ (decimal) or ℃ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\2103"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2103". See all HTML codes.