Cent Symbol Copy and Paste (¢ ￠)
Cent sign
Unicode U+00A2 · HTML ¢ · Alt code Alt+155 or Alt+0162 · Mac Option+4
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Codes for every symbol on this page (Unicode, HTML, Alt, Mac, Word)
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | Windows Alt code | Mac | MS Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¢ | Cent sign | U+00A2 | ¢ | Alt+155, Alt+0162 | Option+4 | 00A2 then Alt+X |
| ￠ | Fullwidth cent | U+FFE0 | ￠ | - | - | FFE0 then Alt+X |
The cent symbol is ¢, a small c with a line through it, and you can copy it from the box above. It stands for one cent, which is one hundredth of a dollar, so 25¢ means twenty-five cents.
Indian readers see it mostly in American prices, maths word problems and older textbooks. Below you will learn when to use ¢ and when to write $0.25 instead, plus every way to type it.
What the Cent Symbol Means
The word cent comes from the Latin centum, meaning a hundred, the same root as "century" and "percent". One cent is 1/100 of a main unit.
- 100¢ = $1
- 50¢ = $0.50
- 5¢ = $0.05
The ¢ sign is used mainly with the US and Canadian dollar, and sometimes with other dollars. The euro also has cents, but they are usually written with a c or ct, or just as €0.50, rather than with ¢. In India, the matching small unit is the paisa, and there is no special sign for paise; we write ₹0.50 or 50 paise. See the rupee symbol page.
50¢ or $0.50? Writing Cents Correctly
| Style | Example | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Cent sign after the number | 75¢ | Amounts under a dollar on signs, ads and maths problems |
| Dollar sign with decimals | $0.75 | Bills, accounts, spreadsheets, anything formal |
| Words | 75 cents | Sentences and stories |
Two rules to remember:
- The ¢ sign goes after the number (75¢), while $ goes before ($0.75).
- Never mix them: "$0.75¢" is wrong.
Shops in the US often show prices like 99¢ to make an item feel cheaper, and word problems in maths books use ¢ to keep small sums simple, for example "A pencil costs 35¢ and an eraser costs 20¢. How much do both cost?" The answer is 55¢. For amounts of a dollar or more, use the dollar symbol: $1.25, not 125¢.
How to Type the Cent Symbol
| Where | How |
|---|---|
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0162, or Alt+155 (number pad, Num Lock on) |
| MS Word | Type 00A2, press Alt+X |
| Mac (US layout) | Option+4 |
| Google Docs | Insert > Special characters, search "cent" |
| Android | Tap ?123, then =\<, or long-press the currency key |
| iPhone | Tap 123, long-press the currency key, slide to ¢ |
Alt+0162 comes from the Windows-1252 table and Alt+155 from the old DOS table, so results can differ between apps. Find more on the Alt codes page.
Cent Sign vs Look-Alikes
- ¢ vs c: a plain c is a letter; ¢ has a line through it and means money.
- ¢ vs ₡: ₡ is the colón sign of Costa Rica, with two lines. It is not a cent.
- ¢ vs ￠: ￠ is the fullwidth version for Chinese, Japanese and Korean text. Use the normal ¢ in English.
- ¢ vs ©: © is the copyright symbol, a c inside a circle.
All money signs are listed on the currency symbols page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cents symbol?
The cents symbol is ¢. It is written after the number, as in 99¢, and means hundredths of a dollar. Its Unicode code point is U+00A2 and the HTML code is ¢.
How many cents make a dollar?
100 cents make one dollar. So 100¢ = $1, and 250¢ is better written as $2.50.
Is there a shortcut key for the cent symbol?
Yes. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0162 on the number pad. On a Mac with a US layout, press Option+4. In Word, type 00A2 and press Alt+X.
Can I use ¢ for Indian paise?
It is better not to. The ¢ sign is linked with dollar cents. For India, write ₹0.50 or 50 paise.