Minute Symbol (′)

Minute 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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What Is the Minute Symbol?

Prime ′ takes its meaning from the quantity beside it. In angular notation it marks arcminutes; in other contexts the same character can mark feet or act as a prime sign, so labels and units must remove ambiguity.

Angle notation

Geographic coordinates

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Technical measurements

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Minute Symbol Variants and Related Forms

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How to Type the Minute Symbol

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

Minute Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2032 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ′ from this page.

Minute Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ′ from this page.

Minute 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.

Minute Symbol on Android

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

Minute Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2032, then press Enter; otherwise copy ′.

Minute Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 2032, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ′.

Minute Symbol on Google Docs

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

Minute Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

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

Unicode U+2032

Unicode name PRIME

HTML decimal ′

HTML hex ′

CSS escape 2032

How to Use and Format the Minute Symbol

Format Minute Symbol (Prime) according to its documented role in angular measurement and compact specialist notation. The copyable form on this page is ′, with the technical identity U+2032. Surrounding labels, equations, units, or interface text must explain what the character means in the specific document. Use min for ordinary SI-style minute durations; rely on labels to distinguish arcminutes from feet or mathematical prime marks. When appearance varies by font or emoji vendor, preserve the encoded text and test the final destination rather than selecting a substitute only because it looks similar.

Copy ′ as the complete sequence U+2032 and verify it after pasting.
Use a nearby label that names Minute Symbol (Prime) when the meaning is not obvious from context.
Keep ′ distinct from ASCII apostrophe ', double prime ″, and the same prime used for feet.
Follow the notation, style guide, or interface convention that governs angular measurement and compact specialist notation.
Use literal UTF-8 text or the documented HTML references ′ and ′.
Do not rely on color, font design, or emoji artwork as the only carrier of meaning.
Provide accessible wording for controls, equations, measurements, or status messages that use ′.

Minute Symbol Examples

Angle: 18° 25′
Coordinate: 40° 42′ N
Arc length note: 15′ of angle
Height: 12′ (feet context)
Duration: 5 min in SI style
Prime character reference: ′
Copy form: ′
Unicode sequence: U+2032
HTML decimal: ′
HTML hexadecimal: ′

Common Minute Symbol Mistakes

Using ASCII apostrophe ', double prime ″, and the same prime used for feet without checking the intended role of Minute Symbol (Prime).
Changing the capitalization, code point, or sequence of ′ during copy and paste.
Assuming Minute Symbol (Prime) has one universal meaning outside angular measurement and compact specialist notation.
Relying on the glyph alone when a reader needs a written label or quantity definition.
Treating vendor-specific artwork or font styling as part of the encoded identity of ′.
Replacing ′ with a screenshot when searchable text is the better format.
Omitting the page boundary: Use min for ordinary SI-style minute durations; rely on labels to distinguish arcminutes from feet or mathematical prime marks.
Failing to verify U+2032 after conversion, export, or content import.

Exact identity

Minute Symbol (Prime): identity and scope

′ is the reviewed text form for this page, with technical reference U+2032. Use min for ordinary SI-style minute durations; rely on labels to distinguish arcminutes from feet or mathematical prime marks.

Do not confuse

Characters and notations near Minute Symbol (Prime)

Compare ′ with ASCII apostrophe ', double prime ″, and the same prime used for feet. Choose the form required by angular measurement and compact specialist notation, not merely the closest visual shape.

More About the Minute Symbol

The minute symbol shown here is ′, Unicode U+2032 PRIME. In angle notation it follows a number to mark minutes of arc, as in 18° 25′. Sixty arcminutes equal one degree, and a second double-prime mark is normally used for arcseconds. This is a notation convention, not a separate Unicode character named “minute.”

The same prime glyph also appears in other roles. It can indicate feet in measurements, a derivative or modified variable in mathematics, and occasionally minutes in compact schedules. Context is therefore essential. A coordinate such as 40° 42′ N is clear because the degree sign and direction label identify angular measurement. A bare value such as 12′ may instead be read as twelve feet.

For SI-style time values, write the unit symbol min rather than substituting the prime character. Use 5 min for a five-minute duration unless a specialist format explicitly calls for prime notation. Do not replace ′ with the ASCII apostrophe ', because the two characters have different code points and can behave differently in search, typography, and data processing.

Copy ′ as one character and verify U+2032 after pasting. HTML may use the literal UTF-8 symbol, ′, or ′. Choose a font that clearly distinguishes prime from apostrophe and acute accent, and include a spoken label when the mark carries meaning in an accessible interface.

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Minute Symbol FAQ

What is the exact copyable form of Minute Symbol (Prime)?

Minute Symbol (Prime) uses ′, recorded as U+2032.

How do I copy ′?

Copy the complete character or sequence ′, paste it into the destination, and verify U+2032.

Which HTML codes reproduce ′?

Use literal UTF-8 text, decimal ′, or hexadecimal ′.

What should ′ not be confused with?

Keep it separate from ASCII apostrophe ', double prime ″, and the same prime used for feet; those forms can have different identities or uses.

Does ′ work as a complete label by itself?

Not always. In angular measurement and compact specialist notation, add the wording, unit, equation, or accessible name needed to make the intended role clear.