Degree Symbol Copy and Paste
Select Copy to place the degree symbol ° on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy °.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Degree Symbol?
The degree symbol marks a measurement in degrees. It is used with angles, temperatures, geographic coordinates, and similar scales.
Angles in geometry
Temperature values
Latitude and longitude
Compass bearings
How to Type the Degree Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the degree symbol without copying it from another page.
Degree Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 00B0 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.
Degree Symbol on Mac
On a U.S. Mac keyboard, press Option + Shift + 8. Keyboard layouts may vary.
Degree Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the degree symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Degree Symbol on Android
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the degree symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Degree Symbol on Chromebook
Use the Copy button to copy °, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.
Degree Symbol on Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, type 00B0 and press Alt+X to convert the code to °. You can also use Insert > Symbol.
Degree Symbol on Google Docs
Use the Copy button and paste ° into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.
Degree Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the degree symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+00B0
DEGREE SIGN
°
°
°
0B0
How to Use and Format the Degree Symbol
Use the degree sign as the exact Unicode character ° (U+00B0), not as a raised letter o or another circular lookalike. The spacing depends on what the symbol measures: a plane angle is written with no space between the number and °, while a Celsius temperature is written with a space before the combined unit symbol °C.
Geographic coordinates may use decimal degrees or degrees, minutes, and seconds. In DMS notation, use the prime ′ for minutes and the double prime ″ for seconds, and keep the hemisphere letter or signed direction required by the coordinate format. Kelvin values use K without a degree sign.
Write plane angles as 30°, 90°, or 180° with no space before the degree sign.
Write Celsius temperatures as 25 °C: leave a space before °C, but do not separate ° from C.
Write kelvin values as 300 K, never 300 °K.
Use °, ′, and ″ for degrees, minutes, and seconds in DMS coordinates.
Keep C uppercase in °C and preserve N, S, E, or W when the coordinate format requires a hemisphere.
In HTML, use the literal UTF-8 character ° or a valid reference such as °, °, or °.
Degree Symbol Examples
The angle is 30°.A right angle measures 90°.A straight angle measures 180°.A full rotation measures 360°.1° = π/180 rad.The temperature is 25 °C.The sample cooled to −10 °C.Body temperature is 37 °C.The latitude is 40.75° N.The longitude is 80.75° W.The coordinate is 40°45′00″ N, 80°45′00″ W.α = 30°22′8″.
Common Degree Symbol Mistakes
- Do not write 90 ° for a plane angle when following SI formatting; write 90° with no space before the degree sign.
- Do not write 30.2°C when following SI formatting; write 30.2 °C with a space between the number and °C.
- Do not write 30.2° C; the unit symbol is °C, so the correct form is 30.2 °C.
- Do not write 30.2 °c; Celsius uses an uppercase C in the symbol °C.
- Do not write 300 °K; the kelvin symbol is K, so write 300 K.
- Do not substitute º (U+00BA) for ° (U+00B0).
- Do not substitute ˚ (U+02DA) for ° (U+00B0).
- Do not substitute ⁰ (U+2070) for the degree sign.
- Do not pluralize a unit symbol as 30°s; write 30°.
- For degrees-minutes-seconds notation, do not replace prime ′ and double prime ″ with straight quote characters.
- Do not omit the hemisphere designator or required sign from geographic coordinates.
More About the Degree Symbol
The degree symbol ° is a Unicode text character, not an image. The degree symbol marks a measurement in degrees. It is used with angles, temperatures, geographic coordinates, and similar scales. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+00B0 (DEGREE SIGN).
Supporting searches such as “ascii code for degree symbol”, “degree symbol on keyboard mac”, and “degrees symbol latex” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.
Queries such as “how do i get a degree symbol in word” and “how do i type a degree symbol” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.
Choose ° when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: A right angle is 90°.
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Degree Symbol FAQ
What is the degree symbol?
The degree symbol is °. The degree symbol marks a measurement in degrees. It is used with angles, temperatures, geographic coordinates, and similar scales.
How do I copy and paste °?
Select the copy button next to °, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
What is the Unicode for °?
The Unicode code point is U+00B0 and its Unicode name is DEGREE SIGN.
How do I type ° on a keyboard?
In Microsoft Word, type 00B0 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, On a U.S. Mac keyboard, press Option + Shift + 8. Keyboard layouts may vary.