Mathematical Double-Struck Capital G 𝔾
Visual Description: The character appears as a capital G rendered in a double-struck style, with extra vertical strokes and a hollow interior. It has a bold, geometric silhouette that stands out in formulas. The glyph resembles a classic math symbol used alongside letters, keeping a neat, readable edge on white pages.
Meaning & Usage: In mathematics, double-struck letters mark special objects. G can denote a specific group, a graph, or another named construct, depending on context. They are used to distinguish objects from ordinary variables. In text editors and calculators, the symbol guides readers to a defined meaning.
Historical Background: The double-struck style emerged to mimic chalkboard bold lettering used in classrooms. It helps certain symbols stand apart from normal letters. Over time, fonts and typesetting expanded to include these glyphs in digital form. The idea is to signal familiarity and precision without extra notation.
Practical Use: In formulas, double-struck G appears when the symbol stands for a specific set or group. It helps calculators and editors align operations clearly. Quick UI controls let you insert the symbol, switch to bold or double-stroke styles, and compare objects side by side with simple toggles.
See our category page for related symbols.
Look‑alikes: G (U+47).
Need styled alternatives? Try the Fancy Text tool.
Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+1D53E - General Category:
Lu - Age:
3.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Decomposition:
<font> 0047 - Block:
Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
F0 9D 94 BE - UTF-16:
D835 DD3E - UTF-32:
0001D53E - HTML dec:
𝔾 - HTML hex:
𝔾 - JS escape:
\u{1D53E} - Python \N{}:
\N{MATHEMATICAL DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL G} - Python \U:
\U0001D53E - URL-encoded:
%F0%9D%94%BE - CSS escape:
\1D53E
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+1D53E or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 픾 (hex) or 픾 (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.