GlyphIndexEqual groups
24 ÷ 6 = 4
Twenty-four objects divided into six equal groups gives four per group.
Division sign
The division sign ÷ separates a dividend from its divisor, as in 24 ÷ 6 = 4. Use parentheses when either side contains a longer expression.
DIVISION SIGN
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Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The division sign ÷ separates a dividend from its divisor, as in 24 ÷ 6 = 4. Use parentheses when either side contains a longer expression.
How to use it
Use parentheses to make grouped expressions clear. When sending a formula to a calculator or programming language, check the syntax that application accepts.
Examples
Grouped divisor
18 ÷ (2 + 1) = 6
Parentheses show that the sum is the entire divisor.
Similar shapes, different characters
Solidus
U+002FA slash is common in inline fractions and software; it has a different code point.
Division slash
U+2215This dedicated mathematical slash differs from both ÷ and the ASCII solidus.
Sources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.