Symbols · Emoji 0.6

6️⃣Keycap: 6 Emoji

Generally, the 6️⃣ emoji is used to represent the number six. It’s a quick way to show that something involves six items, people, or a quantity.

The 6️⃣ emoji represents a keycap with the number six on it.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+0036 U+FE0F U+20E3
Released
2010
Shortcode
:six:
Skin tones
No
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6️⃣

01 — Meaning

What does the 6️⃣ Keycap: 6 emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 6️⃣ emoji is used to represent the number six. It’s a quick way to show that something involves six items, people, or a quantity. It’s not usually a complex emoji meaning. 6️⃣ sits in black emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The 6️⃣ emoji represents a keycap with the number six on it. People use it mostly when talking about numbers, specifically the quantity six or a situation involving six things. It can be used in gaming contexts, referencing a specific level or item count. Sometimes it’s used playfully to highlight a group of six people or to simply emphasize the number six itself.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 2 of them.

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02 — Platforms

Keycap: 6 emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the keycap: 6 as 3 vendors ship it.

Keycap: 6 emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Keycap: 6 emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Keycap: 6 emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Keycap: 6 emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :six:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the keycap: 6, code point U+0036.

04 — How to type

How to type the 6️⃣ Keycap: 6 emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “keycap: 6”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “keycap: 6”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :six: and it converts to 6️⃣ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 6️⃣, in CSS \36\FE0F\20E3, in JavaScript \u{36}\u{FE0F}\u{20E3}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Keycap: 6 emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 3. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Keycap: 6 emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 6 emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Keycap: 6 emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Keycap: 6 emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around keycap: 6 for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool keycap: 6 combos
Flex keycap: 6 combos
Aesthetic keycap: 6 combos
Cute keycap: 6 combos
Dark keycap: 6 combos
Party keycap: 6 combos
Love keycap: 6 combos
Mood keycap: 6 combos
Unhinged keycap: 6 combos
Soft keycap: 6 combos
Late night keycap: 6 combos
Summer keycap: 6 combos
Gaming keycap: 6 combos
Y2K keycap: 6 combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 6️⃣ means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the keycap: 6 and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 6️⃣ emoji, she often means she’s feeling confident and attractive. It's a playful way of saying she's feeling like a "queen" – like she’s the sixth best thing, or simply a powerful and desirable woman. It’s a flirtatious signal.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 6️⃣ emoji, it's usually a casual acknowledgement of the number six. It might be a response to something related to counting, or just a random, playful gesture. It doesn’t necessarily hold a deeper meaning.
How to reply
If someone sends you 6️⃣, you could reply with: “Six is my favorite number ️⃣”, “You got it ️⃣😎”, “Let’s do it ️⃣🎉”, “Six and healthy ️⃣💪”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 6️⃣ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the keycap: 6 lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 6️⃣ emoji is used to represent the number six. It’s a quick way to show that something involves six items, people, or a quantity. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 6️⃣ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 6️⃣ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :six:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 6️⃣ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 6️⃣ from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

6️⃣ vs 8️⃣ — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

6️⃣ Keycap: 6

Unicode name: Keycap: 6

Code: U+0036 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :six:

Generally, the 6️⃣ emoji is used to represent the number six.

8️⃣ Keycap: 8

Unicode name: Keycap: 8

Code: U+0038 U+FE0F U+20E3 · added 2010

Shortcode: :eight:

Generally, it just means the number eight.

Open 8️⃣ Keycap: 8 →

11 — History

Where the 6️⃣ Keycap: 6 emoji came from

It arrived with the 0.6 release of the standard, which dates the keycap: 6 to 2010.

2010
Added to the standard

Keycap: 6 was approved as U+0036 U+FE0F U+20E3 and shipped in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original 2010 batch that came over from the Japanese sets.

Today
Drawn 3 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 6️⃣ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Keycap: 6 emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 6️⃣ Keycap: 6 emoji mean?
Generally, the 6️⃣ emoji is used to represent the number six. It’s a quick way to show that something involves six items, people, or a quantity. It’s not usually a complex emoji meaning.
What does 6️⃣ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 6️⃣ emoji, she often means she’s feeling confident and attractive. It's a playful way of saying she's feeling like a "queen" – like she’s the sixth best thing, or simply a powerful and desirable woman. It’s a flirtatious signal.
What does 6️⃣ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 6️⃣ emoji, it's usually a casual acknowledgement of the number six. It might be a response to something related to counting, or just a random, playful gesture. It doesn’t necessarily hold a deeper meaning.
How do you reply to the 6️⃣ emoji?
If someone sends you 6️⃣, you could reply with: “Six is my favorite number ️⃣”, “You got it ️⃣😎”, “Let’s do it ️⃣🎉”, “Six and healthy ️⃣💪”.
What else is the 6️⃣ emoji called?
Keycap: 6 is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “keycap emoji”, “six emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+0036 U+FE0F U+20E3.
What is the Unicode code for 6️⃣?
The Keycap: 6 emoji is U+0036 U+FE0F U+20E3, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). In HTML you can write it as 6️⃣, and in CSS as \36\FE0F\20E3.
How do I copy and paste the 6️⃣ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 6️⃣ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :six: for Slack and Discord.
Does 6️⃣ look the same on every phone?
No. Keycap: 6 is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google and Twitter / X all ship their own artwork for U+0036. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.