F

Correct Symbol for Fluorine

The correct chemical symbol for fluorine is F. It follows the international element symbol system and is not ℉ or Fl.

Quick Answer

If you want to represent the chemical element fluorine, use the uppercase letter F.

Common Confusion

`F`: the correct chemical symbol for fluorine.

`℉`: the Fahrenheit sign, not an element symbol.

`Fl`: may appear as an abbreviation in text, but it is not the standard chemical symbol.