Square M Squared
U+33A1CJK Compatibility
Also known as square meter symbolsquare metrem²
Copy and paste ㎡. The Square M Squared character has Unicode code point U+33A1 and decimal HTML code ㎡.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+33A1- HTML Code
㎡- CSS Code
\33A1- HEX Code
㎡
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+33A1
- Decimal
- 13217
- Unicode name
- SQUARE M SQUARED
- Block
- CJK Compatibility · U+3300–U+33FF
- General category
- Other Symbol (So)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u33A1"
Appears in
About Square M Squared
㎡ is a single character that writes the unit square meter (m²). It comes from East Asian character sets.
㎡ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+33A1 (decimal 13217). Its official Unicode name is SQUARE M SQUARED.
It belongs to the CJK Compatibility block (U+3300–U+33FF), 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 floor areas in East Asian text
- Matching text that already uses the single-character form
Examples
- Floor area
- 120㎡
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Square M Squared
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
33A1, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “square m squared”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
33a1, then press Space. - HTML
㎡. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\33A1";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u33A1"
Common questions about Square M Squared
What is the Square M Squared symbol?
㎡ is a single character that writes the unit square meter (m²). It comes from East Asian character sets. In Unicode it is U+33A1, officially named SQUARE M SQUARED. It is also known as square meter symbol, square metre, and m².
Should I use ㎡ or m²?
Use m² in most writing: the letter m followed by the superscript two ². ㎡ is a compatibility character for East Asian encodings, and some fonts draw it wider than the text around it.
How do I copy and paste the Square M Squared 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 Square M Squared symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 33A1 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ㎡. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “square m squared”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Square M Squared symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “square m squared”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Square M Squared 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 Square M Squared 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 “square m squared”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 33A1 as the character code.
Is the Square M Squared 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 Square M Squared 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 CJK Compatibility block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Square M Squared symbol?
In HTML, write ㎡ (decimal) or ㎡ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\33A1"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u33A1". See all HTML codes.