Vulgar Fraction One Third (⅓)

VULGAR FRACTION ONE THIRD · U+2153

Windows Not available via Alt code

Mac Not available as a Mac Option shortcut

Chromebook Ctrl + Shift + U, then 2153 and Enter

This reference card renders in your browser and needs JavaScript. Short version: Windows no Alt code, Mac no Mac shortcut, HTML &frac13;.

How to type Vulgar Fraction One Third

Windows: no Alt code exists for this character; use the copy button above or the HTML entity below.
Mac: no dedicated Option-key shortcut; open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search by name.
HTML: &frac13; or ⅓.
Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2153, then Enter.

Reference

Unicode name: VULGAR FRACTION ONE THIRD
Code point: U+2153
Category: Math & measurement
Also searched as: third one third fraction 1/3

Symbol data last reviewed: July 9, 2026.