³
Superscript Three
The superscript three (³) denotes cubed values, volume measurements, and third-order mathematical relationships, essential for three-dimensional calculations and advanced mathematics.
Technical Details
- ASCII Code
- 179
- HTML Entity
- ³
- Hexadecimal
- 0xB3
- Binary
- 10110011
- Octal
- 263
Usage & Examples
Programming
char symbol = '³'; // ASCII 179HTML/Web
³ or ³Common Uses
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About the Superscript Three
Volume Measurements
Fundamental for expressing volume in cubic units (m³, ft³, cm³), enabling precise three-dimensional measurement in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and scientific research. Essential for capacity, storage, and material calculations.
Cubic Relationships
Central to cubic equations (x³ + ax² + bx + c), polynomial mathematics, and advanced algebraic expressions. The symbol enables complex mathematical modeling in calculus, differential equations, and engineering mathematics.
Scientific Applications
Critical for density calculations (kg/m³), fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and chemical concentrations. Appears in gas laws, material science, and environmental measurements.
Engineering Design
Essential for structural calculations, material volumes, and three-dimensional modeling in CAD systems. Enables precise engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements.
History of the Superscript Three
Renaissance Mathematics
Italian mathematicians like Cardano and Tartaglia developed methods for solving cubic equations, establishing the mathematical importance of third-power relationships.
Analytical Geometry
Descartes' work on coordinate geometry included three-dimensional spaces and cubic relationships, formalizing the mathematical notation for cubed quantities.
Engineering Applications
Industrial Revolution engineering required precise volume calculations for steam engines, machinery, and construction, popularizing cubic measurement notation.
Metric Standardization
International metric system formalized cubic meter (m³) as the standard volume unit, establishing global measurement conventions using superscript three.
Modern Physics
Einstein's relativity and quantum mechanics extensively used cubic terms in space-time calculations and three-dimensional mathematical models.
Cultural Impact
The cubic symbol represents humanity's mastery of three-dimensional thinking and measurement, enabling architectural achievements, engineering marvels, and scientific understanding of the physical world.
Usage Examples
Volume Measurements
ExampleIndustrial capacity and storage calculations
Mathematical Equations
ExampleAdvanced algebra and polynomial mathematics
Scientific Measurements
ExampleMaterial properties and fluid dynamics
Construction & Engineering
ExampleBuilding specifications and architectural planning