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Percent Symbol %

% is U+0025 PERCENT SIGN. It represents a value per hundred, so 25% is numerically equivalent to 0.25.

Character
%
Unicode
U+0025

Percent Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside %, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

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StatisticsPrices and discountsFinancial reportsScientific results

What Is the Percent Symbol?

% is U+0025 PERCENT SIGN. It represents a value per hundred, so 25% is numerically equivalent to 0.25.

Statistics

Prices and discounts

Financial reports

Scientific results

Related forms

Percent Symbol Variants and Related Forms

Per mille sign

Value per thousand

Per ten thousand sign

Value per ten thousand

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How to Type the Percent Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the percent symbol without copying it from another page.

Percent Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 0025 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy % from this page.

Percent Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “percent sign,” or copy %.

Percent Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for %, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Percent Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for %, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Percent Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 25, then press Enter; otherwise copy %.

Percent Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 0025, then press Alt+X to convert the code to %.

Percent Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search the Unicode name, or paste % from this page.

Percent Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the percent symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+0025
Unicode name PERCENT SIGN
HTML decimal %
HTML hex %
CSS escape 25

How to Use and Format the Percent Symbol

Format % according to its role on this page. % is U+0025 PERCENT SIGN. It represents a value per hundred, so 25% is numerically equivalent to 0.25. For percent symbol content, verify the encoded form U+0025, preserve the complete character sequence, and choose a font that supports the intended text or emoji presentation. For percent symbol usage, the placement, spacing, capitalization, and surrounding words should follow the discipline or publication style described below.

This page covers the percent sign %, not the per-mille sign ‰ or percentage-point changes, which are different concepts. When % communicates an action, measurement, identity, warning, category, or other essential information, provide nearby readable text and an accessible name. Test percent symbol copy-and-paste behavior in the actual website, document, app, and export format rather than assuming a visual match is sufficient.

  • Keep percent and percentage points conceptually distinct

  • Use the spacing convention required by the publication

  • State the base quantity when a percentage could be ambiguous

  • Use ‰ for per mille rather than adding extra percent signs

  • Use the exact encoded form U+0025 for percent symbol content.

  • Publish % as UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references.

  • Test % in the target font, application, and assistive-technology workflow.

Percent Symbol Examples

  • 25% = 0.25
  • Discount: 10%
  • Growth: 3.5%
  • Concentration: 5%
  • Rate increased by 2 percentage points
  • Unicode sequence for Percent Symbol: U+0025
  • HTML decimal: %
  • HTML hexadecimal: %
  • CSS escapes: 25
  • Accessible text label: Percent Symbol

Common Percent Symbol Mistakes

  • Treating a 2% increase as two percentage points in every case
  • Writing 25%%
  • Using % without naming the denominator or base
  • Confusing 0.25% with 25%
  • Replacing percent symbol with a lookalike without checking U+0025.
  • Assuming % has identical artwork or metrics in every font and platform.
  • Converting % to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using % as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Intent differentiation

Percent Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the percent sign %, not the per-mille sign ‰ or percentage-point changes, which are different concepts.

More About the Percent Symbol

Percent Symbol uses %, encoded as U+0025 (PERCENT SIGN). % is U+0025 PERCENT SIGN. It represents a value per hundred, so 25% is numerically equivalent to 0.25. Common contexts include Statistics, Prices and discounts, Financial reports, and scientific results. This page covers the percent sign %, not the per-mille sign ‰ or percentage-point changes, which are different concepts. For reliable publishing, copy % as text, retain the full sequence U+0025, and verify the result in the target font. Numeric HTML references such as % and % reproduce the same encoded characters, but literal UTF-8 is usually easier to read and maintain. In interactive interfaces, pair % with a visible label rather than depending on shape, color, or platform-specific emoji artwork. Practical examples include 25% = 0.25, Discount: 10%, and Growth: 3.5%. Avoid these common errors: Treating a 2% increase as two percentage points in every case; writing 25%%; and using % without naming the denominator or base. Use the copy button when the keyboard does not provide %. For repeated professional use, save the character in an approved style guide, snippet library, or text-replacement entry together with the label “Percent Symbol.” Review the source links before treating the glyph as a regulated sign, formal unit, legal notice, or discipline-specific operator.

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Percent Symbol FAQ

What is the percent symbol?

% is U+0025 PERCENT SIGN. It represents a value per hundred, so 25% is numerically equivalent to 0.25.

What is the Unicode for %?

The encoded form is U+0025: PERCENT SIGN.

How do I type %?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 0025 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy % from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “percent sign,” or copy %.

Is 25% equal to 25?

No. 25% means 25 per hundred, which equals 0.25.

Can I use % on a website?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8 text or the complete numeric references % / %, and add a readable label when meaning is not obvious.