Degree Symbols
Copy and paste degree symbols for temperature, angles, coordinates, and measurement notation
Degree symbols are small typographical marks and related Unicode characters commonly used to indicate degrees for temperature scales, angles, and geographic coordinates. This page includes copy-and-paste degree symbols (no emojis), with quick access to characters such as °, ℃, ℉, and º for use in any app or document.
How to Copy and Paste Degree Symbols
Browse the degree symbol grid to find the character you need. Select a degree symbol to add it to the editor, then copy and paste it into your document, chat, spreadsheet, or design tool.
What Are Degree Symbols?
A degree symbol is a small, rounded mark or related degree-format character that is typically used to denote degrees in measurements. The most common is the degree sign (°), which often appears with temperature values (for example, 25°) and with angular measurements (for example, 90°). Unicode also includes dedicated degree-related characters used in specific contexts, such as the degree Celsius sign (℃) and degree Fahrenheit sign (℉).
Popular Degree Symbols
These degree-related symbols are frequently used in everyday writing, technical notes, and measurement formatting. Availability and preferred usage can vary by style guide and application.
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| ° | Degree Sign |
| ℃ | Degree Celsius |
| ℉ | Degree Fahrenheit |
| º | Masculine Ordinal Indicator (often used as a degree-like mark in some text) |
Degree Symbol Categories
Degree notation appears in several common forms, depending on whether you are writing temperatures, angles, or formatted ordinals. The groups below help you choose a symbol that fits your context and font support.
Core Degree Sign
The standard degree sign is the most widely supported option and is typically used for both temperature values and angular measurements when combined with units or context.
°
Temperature Degree Symbols
These are Unicode characters designed specifically for temperature scale notation. They are commonly used in weather reports, scientific notes, dashboards, and UI labels.
℃ ℉
Degree Notation in Angles and Coordinates
Angles and geographic coordinates often use the degree sign together with minutes and seconds marks. This helps format latitude/longitude and navigation-related values.
° ′ ″
Ordinal-Style Degree-Like Character
Some users choose an ordinal-style character that visually resembles a small superscript circle in certain fonts. It is often used informally as a substitute for the degree sign, but it is not identical.
º
Keyboard and Alt-Code Use
Many users insert the degree sign via keyboard shortcuts, especially on Windows. This is useful when the symbol picker is not available.
ALT+248 → °
Units Combined With Degree Sign (Formatting Examples)
In plain text, the degree sign is often typed next to unit letters. This is a formatting convention rather than a separate symbol, and spacing preferences can vary by context.
°C °F
Scientific and Engineering Writing
Technical content frequently requires consistent degree formatting across software tools and file formats. Using Unicode symbols helps preserve readability when copying between apps.
45° 180° 22°C 72°F
Degree Symbol Usage Examples
Degree symbols are commonly placed immediately after a number or paired with a unit label. These examples show typical usage in text, documentation, and everyday communication.
Weather or Temperature
Today: 18°C
Cooking or Heating
Preheat to 350°F
Math or Geometry
A right angle is 90°
Geographic Coordinates
37°46′30″ N
Technical Note
Rotate the part by 15°
Using Degree Symbols on Social Media and Online Platforms
Degree symbols are Unicode characters, so they can usually be pasted into captions, posts, comments, and messages the same way as regular text. They are commonly used when sharing weather updates, location details, or measurement-based information. Display can depend on the font and device, especially for specialized symbols like ℃ and ℉.
- Instagram captions for weather and travel notes
- Discord messages for temperature, angles, or coordinate sharing
- TikTok overlays or captions mentioning temperature
- Twitter/X posts with concise measurement formatting
- WhatsApp messages for day-to-day temperature updates
- YouTube descriptions for device specs and measurements
- Gaming communities discussing temperature, orientation, or rotation values
Professional and Practical Uses for Degree Symbols
- Temperature reporting (weather, HVAC, labs)
- Mathematics and geometry (angles and rotations)
- Engineering documentation (tolerances, rotations, specifications)
- Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude formatting)
- Education and worksheets (clear measurement notation)
How to Type Degree Symbols on Any Device
- Choose the degree symbol you need (for example, °, ℃, or ℉) from the symbol grid.
- Copy the symbol using the copy button or your device shortcut (CTRL+C on Windows/Linux or ⌘+C on Mac).
- Paste it into your app (CTRL+V on Windows/Linux or ⌘+V on Mac). On Windows, you can also type the degree sign with ALT+248.
Unicode Degree Symbols and Meanings
Degree symbols are encoded in the Unicode standard so they can be stored and exchanged reliably across operating systems, browsers, and applications. Each character (such as the degree sign °, the degree Celsius sign ℃, and the degree Fahrenheit sign ℉) has a specific code point and official name, which helps keep measurement notation consistent when copying and pasting text.
Degree Symbols List and Meanings
Use this reference table to review common degree-related Unicode characters and their typical uses. Select any symbol to copy it for your text or formatting needs.