Ordinal Numbers Superscript Generator

The ordinal 'st' superscript uses ˢ (U+02E2, Modifier Letter Small S) and ᵗ (U+1D57, Modifier Letter Small T). Together: 1ˢᵗ. These are from the Spacing Modifier Letters and Phonetic Extensions blocks, not the primary Superscripts and Subscripts block.

Use the Quick Insert buttons above to copy individual ordinals (1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ, 3ʳᵈ), then paste into Google Docs. Alternatively, type text in the batch converter and copy the converted output. Google Docs AutoCorrect may also convert ordinal numbers automatically, but Unicode characters are more portable across all platforms.

Yes. The Unicode modifier letter characters (ˢᵗ, ⁿᵈ, ʳᵈ, ᵗʰ) are standard UTF-8 glyphs supported on Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Twitter/X, and WhatsApp. Generate your ordinal number, copy it, and paste directly into any social media text field.

'1st' uses regular text characters on the baseline. '1ˢᵗ' uses Unicode modifier letters (U+02E2 ˢ and U+1D57 ᵗ) that render above the baseline, creating a typographic ordinal. The styled version is standard in formal publishing, invitations, legal documents, and elegant design work.

Not exactly. True ordinal indicators in older typography are underlined superscript letters (1ª, 2º — used in Spanish and Italian). Modern English uses superscript suffixes without underlines: 1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ, 3ʳᵈ, 4ᵗʰ. The Unicode characters for English ordinal suffixes are in the Spacing Modifier Letters and Phonetic Extensions blocks.