³ Superscript Three

How to type Superscript Three on Mac / Windows / Linux?

Windows: Use the Alt code (179) on the numeric keypad.

macOS: Use Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search by name, or copy/paste.

Linux: Use the Character Map app or a Compose key sequence, then paste into your app.

You can also copy and paste ³ directly from this page. Windows Alt code: Alt + 179. Make sure Num Lock is on when using Alt codes, and use the numeric keypad instead of the top row numbers.

1. Hold the Alt key (Windows).
2. Type 179 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.

How to type Superscript Three on iOS / Android?

On iOS, long-press the globe/emoji key and search in the symbol picker, or paste the symbol.

On Android, open the symbols keyboard or use your app’s character panel, then paste.

How to add Superscript Three in HTML?

Use an HTML entity, a decimal code, or a hex code. All of them render the same symbol in your markup.

<span>&sup3; symbol</span>

<span>&#179; symbol</span>

<span>&#xB3; symbol</span>

How to add Superscript Three in CSS?

CSS escapes work inside the content property. This is most useful with ::before or ::after.

.symbol::after {
  content: "\00B3";
}

<span class="symbol"></span>

How to add Superscript Three in JavaScript / JSON?

Use Unicode escapes in strings for a stable, language-neutral representation.

const symbol = "\u00B3";
console.log(symbol);

{
  "symbol": "\u00B3"
}

How to add Superscript Three in URL / Query string?

Use percent-encoding. In JavaScript, use encodeURIComponent.

https://example.com?q=%C2%B3

How to add Superscript Three in LaTeX / Markdown?

For math contexts, LaTeX or Markdown math blocks are the safest way to render this symbol.

\(x^{3}\)

Inline math: $x^{3}$

How to add Superscript Three in Word / Google Docs / Excel?

In Word or Google Docs, go to Insert → Symbol (or Special Characters) and search the Unicode name.

In Word, you can type 00B3 and press Alt+X to convert it.

=UNICHAR(179)

Encoding notes

UTF-8 and UTF-16 byte sequences are listed above for developer tools, debugging, or data pipelines.