Degree Symbol ° Copy and Paste
Click the degree symbol ° below to copy it, then paste it anywhere. Get the degree sign for temperature, angles and coordinates, plus how to type the degree symbol on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Word and Excel.
Degree Symbol °
Temperature Degree Symbols ℃ ℉
Angle Degree Symbols ∠
Coordinate & Prime Symbols
Ring & Circle Degree Symbols
How to Copy and Paste the Degree Symbol
The fastest way to get a degree symbol is to copy it from this page. Click the degree symbol ° above and it drops into the copyboard at the top of the page, then press Copy and paste it into your document, message, or spreadsheet. The degree sign is not printed on a normal keyboard, so copy and paste is the quickest option on any device. Every symbol here is standard Unicode, so it shows up correctly on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, Word, and Google Docs.
How to Type the Degree Symbol on Windows
On a Windows PC the degree symbol has a simple alt code. Make sure Num Lock is on, then hold the Alt key and type 0176 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the degree symbol ° appears. On a laptop with no numeric keypad, hold Fn along with Alt while typing 0176, or use the Windows emoji picker by pressing Windows key + . (period) and searching “degree”.
| Method | Keys |
|---|---|
| Alt code | Hold Alt, type 0176 on the numeric keypad |
| Emoji picker | Windows + . then search “degree” |
| Character Map | Search “Character Map”, find °, copy |
How to Type the Degree Symbol on Mac
On a Mac the degree symbol shortcut is Option + Shift + 8. Press all three keys together and the degree sign ° appears instantly. You can also press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “degree”, and double click the symbol to insert it.
How to Type the Degree Symbol on iPhone and Android
On a phone the degree symbol is hidden behind the zero key. Open the number and symbol keyboard by tapping 123, then press and hold the 0 key. A small popup shows the degree symbol °, so slide your finger onto it and let go. This works the same way on both iPhone and Android. If you prefer, you can also just copy the degree symbol from this page and paste it.
How to Insert the Degree Symbol in Word and Excel
In Microsoft Word you have a few options for the degree symbol. The quickest is to type 00B0 and then press Alt + X, which converts the code into °. You can also go to Insert, then Symbol, then More Symbols, and pick the degree sign from the list. In Excel, the alt code works best: hold Alt and type 0176 on the numeric keypad inside a cell.
| App | How to insert ° |
|---|---|
| Word | Type 00B0 then press Alt + X |
| Word (menu) | Insert, then Symbol, then More Symbols |
| Excel | Hold Alt, type 0176 on numeric keypad |
| Google Docs | Insert, then Special characters, search “degree” |
Degree Symbol in LaTeX and Desmos
In LaTeX the degree symbol is written as ^{\circ} in math mode, so a 45 degree angle is 45^{\circ}. You can also use the \degree command from the gensymb package. In Desmos, the graphing calculator, type ^{\circ} or just switch the angle mode to degrees in the settings menu, and label a point using the degree symbol copied from this page.
Degree Symbol Alt Code and Unicode
Here are the codes for the main degree symbols, useful for documents, web pages, and spreadsheets.
| Symbol | Name | Alt Code | Unicode | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ° | Degree Sign | 0176 | U+00B0 | ° |
| ℃ | Degree Celsius | 8451 | U+2103 | ℃ |
| ℉ | Degree Fahrenheit | 8457 | U+2109 | ℉ |
| ∠ | Angle | 8736 | U+2220 | ∠ |
| ′ | Prime (arcminute) | 8242 | U+2032 | ′ |
What Is the Degree Symbol Used For?
The degree symbol ° has three common uses. In temperature it marks degrees, as in 20°C or 68°F. In geometry it marks the size of an angle, as in a 90° right angle. In geography it marks coordinates, as in 40° N latitude, often paired with the prime ′ for arcminutes and double prime ″ for arcseconds. The same small circle is used in all three cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the degree symbol?
The degree symbol is °, a small raised circle. It is used for temperature like 20°C, for angles like 90°, and for map coordinates like 40° N.
How do I copy and paste the degree symbol?
Click the degree symbol ° above to add it to the copyboard at the top of the page, then press the Copy button. You can paste it into any document or message.
How do I type the degree symbol on a keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0176 on the numeric keypad. On Mac, press Option + Shift + 8. On a phone, press and hold the 0 key on the number keyboard.
What is the alt code for the degree symbol?
The alt code for the degree symbol is 0176. Hold the Alt key and type 0176 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release Alt.
How do I type the degree symbol on a Mac?
On a Mac, press Option + Shift + 8 together and the degree symbol ° appears. You can also open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search “degree”.
How do I insert the degree symbol in Word?
In Word, type 00B0 and then press Alt + X to convert it to °. You can also go to Insert, then Symbol, then More Symbols, and choose the degree sign.
What is the Unicode for the degree symbol?
The degree symbol is U+00B0. Degree Celsius is U+2103 and degree Fahrenheit is U+2109. The HTML code for the degree sign is °.