What is the Unicode code point for Chequered Flag?

Encoded at U+1F3C1, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Chequered Flag".

🏁

Chequered Flag Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Chequered Flag emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Chequered Flag emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Flags • U+1F3C1 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Chequered Flag emoji

Character🏁

HTML Entity🏁

Shortcode:chequered-flag:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%8F%81

CSS Escape\1F3C1

What does the Chequered Flag emoji mean?

The Chequered Flag emoji (🏁) comes from the Flags set and represents chequered flag. It is used to add visual context and emotional nuance where plain text alone would feel flat. Technically it is encoded at Unicode code point U+1F3C1 and was added in Emoji 1.0 (2015), so every up-to-date system can display and exchange it reliably. Technically it is built from regional indicator symbols that combine to display a flag on modern systems, so it displays as a national flag rather than letter codes wherever supported. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of chequered flag stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (🏁), as an HTML entity (🏁), or as a shortcode (:chequered-flag:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for chequered flag — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Chequered Flag emoji

In chat: Drop 🏁 into a sentence where you would normally write “chequered flag” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🏁 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🏁 or shortcode :chequered-flag: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Flags
Unicode code point	`U+1F3C1`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:chequered-flag:`
HTML entity	`🏁`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays chequered flag everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Chequered Flag mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F3C1, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Chequered Flag".

How do I copy the Chequered Flag emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Chequered Flag emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Chequered Flag used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for chequered flag in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🏁 with their own style, colour, and shading.