Superscript Three Symbol

A symbol from the Superscript and Subscript Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ³
Unicode: U+00B3
HTML entity: ³
Category: Superscript and Subscript Symbols

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About the superscript three symbol

The superscript three is a small numeral 3 set above the baseline. It is primarily used in mathematical and scientific notation to denote exponentiation, such as in cubic measurements (e.g., m³ for cubic meters) or in algebraic expressions. As a typographic convenience, it allows compact representation of powers without requiring a separate formatting system.

This character belongs to the Latin 1 Supplement block and is categorized as an other number symbol, meaning it is a numeric glyph that does not function as a regular digit in standard writing. It appears in many text environments where superscript formatting is not available, serving as a fallback for representing the exponent three.

How to type Superscript Three

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

Hold Alt and type 0179 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
Or, in Word: type 00B3 then press Alt + X.

Numeric keypad required (laptops: enable Num Lock or use Fn).

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 00B3.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.