Copy & encode
Character
⅓Unicode codepoint
U+2153HTML decimal entity
⅓HTML hex entity
⅓CSS escape
\2153JavaScript escape
\u2153Meaning and usage
It is used in recipes and measurements when a compact third fraction is clearer than writing 1/3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HTML entity for one third?
There is no common named entity, so use the numeric code ⅓.
Why doesn't one third have a Windows Alt code like one half?
Alt codes only cover a small classic set of characters, and thirds were not included in that original set.