The degree symbol (°) can be found on the Android and iPhone keyboards.
In this article, we will outline the steps to make a degree sign using your Google Gboard keyboard app, the default keyboard for the Google Pixel range, and Android phones. Without further ado, here are the steps to find the degree symbol (°) on your Android phone.
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How to Make a Degree Symbol Text (°) On Android
To make a Degree Symbol Text (°) on an Android phone, follow the steps on your phone’s keyboard below:
- Tap ?123
- Tap =\<
- You will see many symbols. Find the degree symbol (°) in between the caret and equal symbols.
How to Copy and Paste Degree Symbol Text
In case you would like to save time and copy and paste a degree Symbol (°), click on the text below. It will copy the content to your clipboard, from which you can choose where to paste it.
To copy and paste the degree symbol text, click the text below and copy it on your keyboard.
| [copy text=”Copy °” content=”°”] | [copy text=”Click here” content=”°”] |
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How to Make a Degree Symbol Emoji On Android
Currently, there is no Emoji for a degree symbol. You will have to stick to the degree symbol text.
What Does the Degree Symbol Mean?
The degree symbol (°) is a typographical symbol used to denote degrees in various measurements, most commonly used to denote temperature and angles.
Common Uses:
- Temperature: It denotes degrees in Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) scales. For instance, 25°C or 75°F represent temperatures.
- Angles: The symbol is used in geometry and navigation to show angles. For instance, a right angle is 90 degrees (90°), and a straight angle is 180 degrees (180°).
- Latitude and Longitude: In geographical coordinates, it denotes degrees of latitude (North-South) and longitude (East-West).
- Engineering and Science: Degrees are used in various scientific and engineering fields to measure angles, rotations, slopes, and more.
- Cooking: Some recipes use degrees to specify oven temperatures, such as “Preheat oven to 350°F.”
The degree symbol visually indicates a specific quantity in degrees, helping to denote measurements in various contexts.
