ℚ

Rational Numbers Symbol (ℚ)

Copy and paste the rational numbers ℚ with one click

Unicode Character

ℚ

Unicode Hex

U+211A

HTML Entity

ℚ

Decimal Code

8474

About the Rational Numbers Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

ℚ is a double-struck Q for the rational numbers, which are fractions of integers. The Q comes from the word quotient. A statement such as 1/3 ∈ ℚ is true, but √2 ∉ ℚ since its decimals never repeat.

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

How to Type Rational Numbers on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 211A then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ℚ 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 211A then press Alt+X

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

Rational Numbers Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript

HTML: ℚ

CSS: content: '\211A';

JavaScript: '\u211A'

Unicode: U+211A

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type rational numbers ℚ on Windows?

Type 211A then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ℚ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code. You can also copy ℚ straight from this page.

How do I type ℚ 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 rational numbers?

It is Unicode code point U+211A, named Double-Struck Capital Q. In HTML, use ℚ.