Degree sign
°
Use the degree sign after a number, such as 90°, 23 °C, or 73 °F.
COPY & TYPE / DEGREE SIGN
Degree symbol: °
Select the degree symbol to copy it. Paste ° after a number for angles, temperatures, coordinates, and other measurements.
Click a character, then paste with Ctrl+V or ⌘V.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Find the right character
Temperature combinations
°C °F
The C and F are ordinary letters typed after the degree sign.
KEYBOARD METHODS
How to type and insert these characters
Use Alt+0176
Turn Num Lock on. Hold Alt, type 0176 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. If there is no numeric keypad, use Character Map or copy ° from this page.
Press Shift + Option + 8
On common Mac layouts, Shift + Option + 8 produces °. You can also open Character Viewer and search for degree.
Hold the zero key
Open the number keyboard, touch and hold 0, then slide to °. The available choices depend on the keyboard app.
Type 00B0 and press Alt+X
Enter 00B0, then press Alt+X to convert it to °. You can also use Insert, Symbol, and choose the degree sign.
UNICODE REFERENCE
Character codes
| Character | Name | Group | Unicode | Windows Alt | HTML named | HTML decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ° | Degree symbol | Degree sign | U+00B0 | Alt+0176 | ° | ° |
For ordinary writing, copy and paste the character itself. Use an HTML entity only in HTML source. A listed Windows Alt code requires a numeric keypad and may depend on the active character set.
USAGE GUIDE
How to use the degree symbol
The degree symbol is used with angles, geographic coordinates, and temperature scales. It is a small raised circle, represented by the Unicode character U+00B0.
For temperature, type the degree sign followed by C or F. Spacing conventions can differ between editorial styles and technical standards, so follow the style required by your document.
The degree sign is a text character. Its size and height can change with the font after you paste it, while its Unicode identity remains the same.
° is different from º and ˚
The degree sign is ° with U+00B0. The masculine ordinal indicator is º with U+00BA, and the ring above is ˚ with U+02DA. Similar appearance does not make them interchangeable.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about Degree symbol
What is the Alt code for the degree symbol?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0176 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type °C or °F?
Type the number, insert or paste °, and then type C or F. Use the spacing style required by your document.
Is the degree symbol a small letter O?
No. ° is its own Unicode character. A superscript letter O, masculine ordinal indicator, and ring above are different characters.
Why does the symbol look different after pasting?
The destination app applies its own font. The glyph shape can change slightly even though the character remains U+00B0.
Related character pages
References: Unicode degree sign record, Unicode character charts, Apple accent entry guidance, Microsoft character code guidance.