Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths ⅜

The Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths character (⅜) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ⅜, the decimal numeric character reference ⅜, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ⅜. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+215C in the Universal Character Set.

The three-eighths fraction is a precomposed Unicode character displaying ⅜ as a single glyph. It commonly appears in wrench sizes, bolt measurements, and other imperial measurement contexts where eighth-inch precision is standard.

Mathematical HTML entities enable web authors to display proper mathematical notation without relying on images or specialized rendering libraries like MathJax or KaTeX. While complex equations and multi-line formulas may still benefit from dedicated math typesetting tools, individual symbols expressed as HTML entities render quickly, remain accessible to screen readers, and can be styled with CSS just like regular text content.

When deciding how to encode the Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths character in your HTML documents, the named entity ⅜ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ⅜ and hexadecimal form ⅜ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the three-eighths fraction for tool sizes (⅜ wrench), imperial measurements, and any context where three-eighths appears in running text. The precomposed character is more compact and readable than 3/8 in typeset content.