⚖️ Balance Scale Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Balance Scale

Short Name

:scales:

Unicode

U+2696U+FE0F

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2015

Category

Objects

Subcategory

Tool

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

BALANCE SCALE emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 2696-FE0F

Apple Style

BALANCE SCALE emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 2696-FE0F

Google Style

BALANCE SCALE emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 2696-FE0F

Twitter Style

BALANCE SCALE emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 2696-FE0F

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >⚖️</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A balance scale depicted as a pair of horizontal pans or bowls suspended from a beam, balanced by a central fulcrum. The pans are typically shown in silver or gold, with the beam and supports in a darker metal. Represents justice, fairness, and the act of weighing or measuring. Part of the Objects category, specifically a tool.

Common Uses

  • Symbolizing justice or fairness: 'Let's ensure we treat everyone fairly ⚖️'
  • Indicating a need for balance or weighing options: 'We need to ⚖️ the pros and cons before making a decision'
  • Referring to legal contexts: 'The case will be decided by the court's ⚖️'

Example Sentences

  • The judge will ⚖️ the evidence presented in the trial.
  • We need to ⚖️ the risks and benefits before starting the project.
  • In the spirit of ⚖️, let's consider all perspectives before reaching a conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions