What is the Unicode code for ¼?

The Unicode code point for ¼ is U+00BC (decimal 188, hex 00BC). In HTML you can write ¼.

One Quarter Symbol ¼ — Copy & Paste

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

There is no standard Mac keyboard shortcut for ¼. The easiest way is to copy it from this page.

The fraction ¼ is the Unicode character for one quarter (0.25). Like ½ and ¾, using the proper Unicode fraction character instead of 1/4 gives clean typographic results in text, documents, and cooking recipes.

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U+00BC·Decimal 188

How to Type One Quarter Symbol

⌘Mac

No standard shortcut — copy from this page

⊞Windows

Alt + 0188 (numpad)

📱iPhone / iOS

Not on standard keyboard — copy from this page

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¼

On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ¼. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.

Unicode Details

Unicode

U+00BC

Decimal

188

Hex

00BC

HTML

¼

Where Is One Quarter Symbol Used?

✦Recipes
✦Measurements
✦Music (quarter note)
✦Typography

Other Names for ¼

quarter symbol1/4 symbolfraction one quarter

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There is no built-in Mac keyboard shortcut for ¼. The easiest method is to copy it from this page with the button above.

Does ¼ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼

Yes — ¼ is a standard Unicode character (U+00BC) 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 ¼?▼

The HTML entity for ¼ is ¼. You can also use the numeric reference ¼ or the hex reference ¼.