How to Type Degree Symbol °
Keyboard shortcuts for Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone & Android. Type or copy the degree sign instantly.
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The degree symbol ° is essential for writing temperatures (72°F, 22°C), geographic coordinates (40.7128°N), angles (90°), and scientific notation. Yet most keyboards don't have a dedicated degree key.
This guide covers every method to type ° on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, Android, and Linux. Whether you're writing a weather report, a recipe, a math paper, or GPS coordinates, you'll find the fastest method for your device.
All degree symbols on this page are standard Unicode characters — they work in any application, from Word and Google Docs to social media and email.
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Degree Symbol FAQ
The main alt code for ° is Alt+0176 (hold Alt, type 0176 on the numeric keypad). Alt+248 also produces the degree symbol on Windows. Make sure Num Lock is enabled.
Press Option+Shift+8 on Mac to type ° directly in any application. This is the easiest keyboard shortcut — no character viewer or special tools needed.
° (U+00B0) is the degree sign used for temperature and angles. º (U+00BA) is the masculine ordinal indicator used in Romance languages (like 1º in Spanish/Portuguese). They look similar but serve different purposes.
℃ (U+2103) and ℉ (U+2109) are single Unicode characters that combine the degree sign with C or F. You can copy them from this page, or type the degree symbol ° followed by C or F separately — both approaches work.
Yes! In Google Sheets, use the CHAR function: =CHAR(176) returns °. In Excel on Windows, use Alt+0176 in a cell. You can also paste ° directly into any cell.
On iPhone, long-press the 0 (zero) key on the keyboard. A popup menu will appear with the degree symbol °. Slide your finger to it and release. This works in all apps.