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Unicode Character
½
Unicode Hex
U+00BD
HTML Entity
½
Decimal Code
189
About the One Half Symbol
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026
The one half sign ½ is a precomposed vulgar fraction. Unicode includes ready-made glyphs for the common fractions; for anything else use the fraction slash ⁄ between superscript and subscript digits.
Where ½ is used
Recipes and measurements (½ cup, 2½ in).
Prices and odds in print.
Compact tables where 1/2 would be too wide.
Related characters
Browse the full Mathematical Symbols list, or pick a sibling character from the grid below.
How to Type the One Half Symbol
Windows: Hold Alt and type 0189 (or Alt+171) on the numeric keypad
Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for “one half”; macOS also auto-replaces 1/2 in some apps
Microsoft Word: Type 00BD then press Alt+X to convert it into ½
LaTeX:\frac{1}{2} in math mode
HTML: Use the entity ½ or the numeric code ½
Phone & tablet: Copying ½ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide for keyboard tricks
One Half Symbol Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
HTML: ½
CSS: content: '\00BD';
JavaScript: '\u00BD'
Unicode: U+00BD
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the one half symbol ½ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0189 (or Alt+171) on the numeric keypad. You can also copy ½ straight from this page — it pastes into any app.
How do I type ½ on a Mac?
Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for “one half”; macOS also auto-replaces 1/2 in some apps.
What is the Unicode and HTML code for the one half symbol?
The one half symbol is Unicode code point U+00BD. In HTML, use ½ or the numeric reference ½.
How do I write ½ in LaTeX?
Use \frac{1}{2} in math mode, for example $\frac{1}{2}$.
How do I type ¼ and ¾?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0188 for ¼ or 0190 for ¾. You can also copy them from the variants above.