Unit Symbols
Copy and paste Unicode unit symbols for measurement scales, technical text, and everyday notes
Unit symbols are Unicode text characters that are commonly used to label quantities, scales, and measurement units in a compact way across scientific, educational, and technical writing. This page includes unit keyboard text symbols for copy and paste (including symbols such as ℃, ℉, ㎜, and ㎞) and explicitly does not include emojis.
How to Copy and Paste Unit Symbols
Browse the unit symbol grid to find the measurement sign you need. Select a unit symbol to add it to the editor, then copy and paste it into documents, spreadsheets, forms, chats, or any app that accepts text.
What Are Unit Symbols?
A unit symbol is a standardized text character used to represent a measurement unit or scale marker. In Unicode, many unit symbols appear as compact, precomposed characters (for example, ℃ for degrees Celsius or ㎞ for kilometers). These symbols are often used in lab notes, product specifications, engineering documents, data tables, and educational materials where short, consistent unit notation is needed.
Popular Unit Symbols
These unit symbols are frequently used in measurements, specifications, and general writing. Availability and font support can vary by platform, so copying from a reliable list helps keep formatting consistent.
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| ℃ | Degree Celsius Symbol |
| ℉ | Degree Fahrenheit Symbol |
| ㎜ | Millimeter Symbol |
| ㎞ | Kilometer Symbol |
| ㎏ | Kilogram Symbol |
| ㏕ | Million Symbol |
Unit Symbol Categories
Unit symbols can be grouped by the kind of measurement they typically label. Choosing the right style depends on your context, the expected audience, and whether you need compact unit glyphs or more general unit notation.
Temperature Unit Symbols
Temperature symbols are commonly used to express readings and set points in weather, cooking, labs, and equipment specifications.
℃ ℉
Length and Distance Unit Symbols
Length and distance unit symbols are often used in dimensions, drawings, packaging, and measurement notes.
㎜ ㎞
Mass and Weight Unit Symbols
Mass-related unit symbols are typically used in shipping, nutrition labels, science writing, and technical specifications.
㎏
Count and Scaling Unit Symbols
Scaling and count-related symbols are often used to express large quantities in a compact form, especially in tables and summaries.
㏕
Compact Precomposed Unit Forms
Some unit symbols are available as single Unicode characters designed to keep text tight in tables and UI labels.
℃ ℉ ㎜ ㎞ ㎏
Technical Notation in Mixed Text
Unit symbols are commonly combined with numbers and other text to create readable measurement statements in reports and messages.
24℃ 5㎞ 10㎜ 2㎏
Data Labels and UI-Friendly Units
Compact unit symbols are often used where space is limited, such as dashboards, charts, and form fields.
℃ ㎞ ㎏
Unit Symbol Usage Examples
Unit symbols commonly appear next to numbers in practical writing. These examples show typical placements and formatting you can copy and adjust for your own text.
Weather or Room Reading
Indoor temperature: 22℃
Equipment Specification
Operating range: 0℃ to 40℃
Distance Note
Route length: 5㎞
Measurement in a List
Cut length: 120㎜
Shipping or Packaging
Net weight: 2㎏
Using Unit Symbols on Social Media and Online Platforms
Unit symbols can be used in online text where precise measurements help clarify information, such as temperatures, distances, and sizes. Because these are Unicode characters, they can usually be pasted into posts, captions, comments, and messages; however, appearance can differ depending on fonts and device support.
- Product listings and marketplace descriptions for dimensions and weights
- Fitness updates that include distance measurements in text
- Cooking or home posts that mention temperatures and sizes
- Community forums discussing specifications and measurements
- Messaging apps when sharing measurements quickly
- Video descriptions that include technical specs
- Profile bios where brief measurement details are needed
Professional and Practical Uses for Unit Symbols
- Lab notes, scientific writing, and classroom materials
- Engineering specifications and technical documentation
- Product dimensions, packaging, and shipping details
- Spreadsheets and tables where compact unit labels help readability
- Quick measurement sharing in messages and support tickets
How to Type Unit Symbols on Any Device
- Choose one or more unit symbols (for example, ℃ ㎞ ㎜) from the symbol grid.
- Copy the selected unit symbols using the copy button or CTRL+C (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+C (Mac).
- Paste the unit symbols into your document, spreadsheet, form, or message using paste or CTRL+V (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+V (Mac).
Unicode Unit Symbols and Meanings
Unit symbols are encoded in Unicode so they can be copied and pasted as plain text across platforms. Each symbol has a unique code point and an official Unicode name, which helps keep measurement notation consistent across software, operating systems, and international workflows.
Unit Symbols List and Meanings
Use this list to reference common unit symbols and what they are typically used to represent in measurement contexts. Select a symbol to copy it or review its Unicode name for consistent usage in technical content.