Degree Symbol ° — Copy & Paste
The degree symbol ° is used to represent degrees of temperature, angle, longitude, and latitude. It is one of the most searched copy-paste characters on the internet, needed for weather reports, scientific notation, and geographic coordinates.
How to Type Degree Symbol
Shift + Option + 8Alt + 0176 (numpad)Long-press 0 on the number keyboard → tap °°On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find °. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+00B017600B0°Where Is Degree Symbol Used?
- ✦Temperature (°C, °F)
- ✦Angles in geometry
- ✦Geographic coordinates
- ✦Arc notation
Other Names for °
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the degree symbol on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Shift + Option + 8 to insert ° directly in any text field.
Does ° work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — ° is a standard Unicode character (U+00B0) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for °?▼
The HTML entity for ° is °. You can also use the numeric reference ° or the hex reference °.