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Beta Symbol β: Copy and Paste

The beta symbol is β. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+03B2, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    β
  • Unicode
    U+03B2
  • HTML (decimal)
    β
  • HTML (hex)
    β
  • HTML entity
    β
  • CSS
    \03B2
  • JavaScript
    \u03B2

Beta Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+03B2
HTML (decimal)β
HTML (hex)β
HTML entityβ
CSS\03B2
JavaScript\u03B2

The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Beta".

How to type the beta symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 03B2 and press Alt + X to turn the code into β.
  2. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "greek small letter beta".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 03B2.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 03b2 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write β or β in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+03B2 (decimal 946)
UTF-8 bytesCE B2
URL encoded%CE%B2
CategoryLl

What the beta symbol means

Beta is the second letter of the Greek alphabet, frequently adopted as a variable in academic disciplines. Software teams also use the term to label pre-release versions undergoing external testing before final launch.

Using the beta symbol well

Type Unicode U+03B2 or the HTML entity β when drafting technical articles. Verify that your chosen monospace font distinguishes it clearly from the German eszett character to maintain accuracy in source code.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
ίU+03AFGreek Small Letter Iota With Tonos
ΰU+03B0Greek Small Letter Upsilon With Dialytika And Tonos
αU+03B1Greek Small Letter Alpha
γU+03B3Greek Small Letter Gamma
δU+03B4Greek Small Letter Delta
εU+03B5Greek Small Letter Epsilon

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the beta symbol?

The beta symbol β is U+03B2 (Greek Small Letter Beta).

How do I type β on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03B2 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03b2.

What is the HTML code for β?

Use β or the named entity β. The hexadecimal form is β.

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