Plus Minus Symbol ± — Copy & Paste
The plus-minus symbol ± indicates a value that can be either added or subtracted — for example, a measurement of 5.0 ± 0.1 means the true value is between 4.9 and 5.1. It is used in science, engineering, and finance to express uncertainty or tolerance.
How to Type Plus Minus Symbol
Shift + Option + = (equals)Alt + 0177 (numpad)Long-press + on the number keyboard±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+00B117700B1±Where Is Plus Minus Symbol Used?
- ✦Scientific measurements
- ✦Engineering tolerances
- ✦Statistics
- ✦Math
Other Names for ±
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the plus minus symbol on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Shift + Option + = (equals) to insert ± directly in any text field.
Does ± work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — ± is a standard Unicode character (U+00B1) 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 ±.