ℕ

Natural Numbers Symbol (ℕ)

Copy and paste the natural numbers ℕ with one click

Unicode Character

ℕ

Unicode Hex

U+2115

HTML Entity

ℕ

Decimal Code

8469

About the Natural Numbers Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

ℕ is a double-struck N standing for natural numbers, 1, 2, 3 and so on, with some textbooks starting at 0. Conventions differ, so check the source. You will see n ∈ ℕ in induction proofs and counting arguments.

Its official Unicode name is Double-Struck Capital N. Browse the Mathematical Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Natural Numbers on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 2115 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ℕ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code

Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name

Microsoft Word: Type 2115 then press Alt+X

Phone & tablet: Copying ℕ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide

Natural Numbers Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript

HTML: ℕ

CSS: content: '\2115';

JavaScript: '\u2115'

Unicode: U+2115

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type natural numbers ℕ on Windows?

Type 2115 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ℕ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code. You can also copy ℕ straight from this page.

How do I type ℕ on a Mac?

Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name.

What is the Unicode and HTML code for natural numbers?

It is Unicode code point U+2115, named Double-Struck Capital N. In HTML, use ℕ.