How to type ³ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+0179.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0179 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The cubed symbol ³ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "cubed". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ³, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ³ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ³ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "cubed" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ³ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ³, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ³ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;cubed in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ³ anywhere.
How to type ³ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ³ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ³ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 00B3 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ³.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 00B3 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(179) returns the symbol.
How to type ³ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "cubed" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(179).
³ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ³ |
| HTML decimal | ³ |
| HTML hex | ³ |
CSS content | "\00B3" |
| JavaScript | "\u00B3" |
| Python | "\u00B3" |
| LaTeX | ^3 |
| URL encoded | %C2%B3 |
Because ³ is a standard Unicode character (U+00B3), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the cubed symbol is used
It appears in measurements like volume, such as "5 m³" or "cm³" on containers and technical documents. It's also used in math notation, like "2³ = 8". Don't confuse it with a regular "3" written inline, since the superscript form must appear raised.
Frequently asked questions
What does ³ mean in math? +
It means the number before it is raised to the third power, so 2³ equals 2 × 2 × 2, or 8.
Why is ³ used in units like m³? +
It shows the unit is cubic, meaning it measures volume in three dimensions, such as cubic meters or cubic centimeters.
What is the Alt code for the cubed symbol? +
The Alt code for ³ is Alt+0179. Hold Alt, type 0179 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ³ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ³. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "cubed", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the cubed symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ³ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ³? +
Use ³ in HTML. The numeric form ³ works too. In CSS use content: "\00B3" and in JavaScript use "\u00B3".