HTML | Meaning | |
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³ |
³ ³ U+B3 |
Cubed Symbol Also known as Superscript Three, this symbol is commonly used in mathematics, science, and engineering to indicate the cubing of a number or variable. |
⁰ |
⁰ U+2070 |
Superscript Zero Used in mathematics and science to denote an exponent of zero, which is always equal to one. |
¹ |
¹ ¹ U+B9 |
Superscript One Used to indicate an exponent of one, which leaves the base unchanged. |
² |
² ² U+B2 |
Squared Symbol Used to indicate the square of a number or variable. |
∛ |
∛ U+221B |
Cube Root Symbol Represents the non-negative cube root of a number or expression. |
^ |
^ U+5E |
Caret Symbol Commonly used in programming and mathematics to indicate exponentiation. |
What is the Cubed Symbol?
The Cubed Symbol, represented by ³, is primarily used in mathematics, science, and engineering to denote the cube of a number or variable.
Formula and Calculations Involving the Cubed Symbol
The Cubed Symbol (³) is used to signify the cubing operation in mathematics, which involves multiplying a number by itself twice. The formula to represent cubing is:
x³ = x × x × x
Examples of Using the Cubed Symbol:
- For the number 2:
2³ = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8
- For the number 3:
3³ = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27
Alternative Methods to Represent the Cubed Symbol
In addition to traditional methods, there are alternative ways to represent the Cubed Symbol in Google Sheets, Excel, and Google Search:
- Google Sheets and Excel: You can use
^3
in formulas to indicate cubing. For example,2^3 = 8
. - Google Search: If you're trying to use the ³ symbol in a Google search, you can simply type "cubed" or use "^3" to represent the concept. For example, searching for
2^3
will yield results related to the cube of 2. - Spotlight (Mac): You can use
^3
to perform cube calculations directly in the search bar. For example, typing2^3
will display the result as 8.
Applications and Unique Uses of the Cubed Symbol
The Cubed Symbol (³) has various applications and unique uses:
- Mathematics: Indicates the cube of a number or variable.
- Science: Used in formulas to denote cubed terms.
- Units: Used in unit descriptions, like m³ for cubic meters.
- Programming: Occasionally used in code to represent cubed terms.
How to Type the Cubed Symbol Using Keyboard Shortcuts, Alt Codes, and LaTeX
- Windows: Hold down the Alt key and type
0179
on the numeric keypad, then release the Alt key. - Mac: Press Option + 00B3.
- Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + u, then type
00B3
and press Enter. - HTML: Use the named entity
³
or the numeric entity³
. - LaTeX: To type the Cubed Symbol in LaTeX, use the command
^{3}
.