What is the Unicode code for ½?

The Unicode code point for ½ is U+00BD (decimal 189, hex 00BD). In HTML you can write ½.

One Half Symbol ½ — Copy & Paste

Q: How do I type the one half symbol on a Mac?

There is no standard Mac keyboard shortcut for ½. The easiest way is to copy it from this page.

The fraction ½ is the Unicode character for one half (0.5). Using this character instead of typing 1/2 produces a proper typographic fraction that fits neatly inline with text, important for recipes, measurements, and professional documents.

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U+00BD·Decimal 189

How to Type One Half Symbol

⌘Mac

No standard shortcut — copy from this page

⊞Windows

Alt + 0189 (numpad)

📱iPhone / iOS

Not on standard keyboard — copy from this page

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½

On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ½. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.

Unicode Details

Unicode

U+00BD

Decimal

189

Hex

00BD

HTML

½

Where Is One Half Symbol Used?

✦Recipes
✦Measurements
✦Mathematical text
✦Professional documents

Other Names for ½

half symbol1/2 symbolfraction one half

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the one half symbol on a Mac?▼

There is no built-in Mac keyboard shortcut for ½. The easiest method is to copy it from this page with the button above.

Does ½ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼

Yes — ½ is a standard Unicode character (U+00BD) 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 ½?▼

The HTML entity for ½ is ½. You can also use the numeric reference ½ or the hex reference ½.