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U+2070
Zero power
U+00B9
First power
U+00B2
Squared
U+00B3
Cubed
U+2074
Fourth power
U+2075
Fifth power
U+2076
Sixth power
U+2077
Seventh power
U+2078
Eighth power
U+2079
Ninth power
U+207F
Variable power
U+2071
Imaginary unit
U+1D50
Letter m
U+02B2
Letter j
U+207A
Plus sign
U+207B
Minus sign
U+207D
Left bracket
U+207E
Right bracket
U+207C
Equals sign
U+02E3
Exponent placeholder
The easiest way: click ² above to copy, then paste. Prefer typing? Here are quick ways on each device.
Alt + 0178
Works in most apps with a full keyboard.
Or copy ² above and paste anywhere.
Many mobile keyboards also include a symbols panel or clipboard shortcut.
The Squared Symbol (²) means a number multiplied by itself. It’s the small superscript 2 you see in math, science and everyday units like m². Here you can copy ² and learn quick ways to type it anywhere.
When a value has the Squared Symbol after it, read it as “to the power of two”. Examples: 9² = 81, (a − b)² = a² − 2ab + b².
The Squared Symbol is a standard Unicode character (U+00B2). That means it renders consistently across Windows, macOS, Android and the web when the font supports it.
Also called superscript 2, power of two, or simply square. You’ll see the Squared Symbol in formulas, geometry areas (m², km²) and physics units (m/s²).
Where you’ll see the Squared Symbol (²) most often — from everyday units to data analysis.
Square units use the Squared Symbol to show area.
Accelerations and famous equations use superscript 2.
Measures of fit and spread are written with the Squared Symbol.
Squares appear in distances, expansions and circles.
Click the big ² at the top to copy the Squared Symbol, then paste it anywhere. It’s the fastest way on any device.
Use Alt code: hold Alt and type 0178 on the numeric keypad to insert the Squared Symbol.
Press Control + Command + Space, search “superscript 2”, and insert ². Or copy the Squared Symbol directly from this page.
Yes. Tap the ² on this page to copy the Squared Symbol, long‑press any text field, and paste.
Appearance depends on the font. The Squared Symbol (U+00B2) is a Unicode character, but fonts style it differently. Try a system font or a math‑friendly font.
In programming and calculators, use ^2 or **2 as an alternative to the Squared Symbol. Example: x^2 or x**2.
The Squared Symbol appears in areas (m², km²), physics units (m/s²), statistics (R², σ²), and common formulas like (a − b)².