Vulgar Fraction One Half
Unicode
U+00BD
Decimal
189
HTML entity
½
HTML (numeric)
½ · ½
Alt code (Windows)
Alt + 189 · Alt + 0189
Category
Math symbols
Related characters
FAQ — Vulgar Fraction One Half
What is the Unicode code of ½ (Vulgar Fraction One Half)?
The Vulgar Fraction One Half character has the Unicode codepoint U+00BD (decimal 189). Its HTML form is ½, or ½ (decimal) / ½ (hex).
How do I type ½ with an alt code?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt + 189 · Alt + 0189 on the numeric keypad. Or copy the character directly with the button above.
Which category does ½ belong to?
Vulgar Fraction One Half is in the "Math symbols" category.