Division Symbol ÷ — Copy & Paste
The division symbol ÷ (obelus) is the standard typographic symbol for division. It is used in basic arithmetic expressions and on calculator keyboards worldwide. The forward slash / is an informal substitute, but ÷ is the proper mathematical operator.
Copy the division symbol÷
U+00F7·Decimal 247
How to Type Division Symbol
⌘Mac
Option + / (forward slash)⊞Windows
Alt + 0247 (numpad)📱iPhone / iOS
Type the division symbol on iOS via 123 → #+= panel, or copy the division symbol.</>HTML Code
÷On Android, reach the division symbol via the symbols keyboard, or copy the division symbol (÷) above.
Division Symbol — Unicode Details
Unicode
U+00F7Decimal
247Hex
00F7HTML
÷Where Is Division Symbol Used?
- ✦Math equations
- ✦Division expressions
- ✦Calculators
- ✦School worksheets
Other Names for ÷
obelusdivide signdivided by symbol
Frequently Asked Questions
Typing the division symbol on a Mac▼
Option + / (forward slash) types the division symbol (÷); every editor accepts the division symbol.
Will the division symbol paste into social apps?▼
Yes — the division symbol is Unicode U+00F7, so the division symbol displays in any bio.
HTML codes for the division symbol▼
Division Symbol entity: ÷; numeric ÷; hex ÷.