Electric Plug emoji meaning
Used literally for charging a phone or laptop, like 'need to find a π my battery is dying.' Also used to mean logging off or disconnecting from something, as in 'going offline, pulling the π.'
The official Unicode name for π is electric plug. It belongs to the objects group and the computer subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as electric, electricity, plug.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 Β· 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type electric plug.
- Tap π to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "electric plug". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π from this page and paste it.
How to type π on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "electric plug" and click π.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "electric plug" and double-click π. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🔌 |
| HTML hex | 🔌 |
CSS content | "\1F50C" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F50C}" |
| Python | "\U0001F50C" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%94%8C |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :electric_plug: |
Because π is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the electric plug emoji mean? +
Shows an electric plug, used to refer to charging devices, electricity, or being plugged in or out of something. Its official Unicode name is "electric plug".
What does π mean in texting? +
It usually refers to charging a device or needing a power outlet, but can also mean unplugging or stepping away from something.
Does π have a slang meaning? +
Some people use it informally to mean someone who can hook you up with something, similar to calling a person 'the plug,' though this meaning is context dependent.
How do I get the electric plug emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "electric plug". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π from this page.
What is the Unicode for π? +
The electric plug emoji is U+1F50C. In HTML use 🔌.
Why does π look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.