Epsilon Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03B5 |
| HTML (decimal) | ε |
| HTML (hex) | ε |
| HTML entity | ε |
| CSS | \03B5 |
| JavaScript | \u03B5 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+238 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Epsilon".
How to type the epsilon symbol
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
238on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
03B5and press Alt + X to turn the code into ε. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "greek small letter epsilon".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03B5.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03b5and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ε or ε in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03B5 (decimal 949) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE B5 |
| URL encoded | %CE%B5 |
| Category | Ll |
What the epsilon symbol means
Epsilon is a Greek letter often representing a very small positive quantity in calculus and analysis. It also appears in set theory, automata theory, and physics to denote permittivity or strain.
Using the epsilon symbol well
Enter epsilon using Unicode U+03B5 in word processors. Select a font with strong mathematical support to distinguish it clearly from similar looking Latin letters.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| β | U+03B2 | Greek Small Letter Beta |
| γ | U+03B3 | Greek Small Letter Gamma |
| δ | U+03B4 | Greek Small Letter Delta |
| ζ | U+03B6 | Greek Small Letter Zeta |
| η | U+03B7 | Greek Small Letter Eta |
| θ | U+03B8 | Greek Small Letter Theta |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the epsilon symbol?
The epsilon symbol ε is U+03B5 (Greek Small Letter Epsilon).
How do I type ε on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 238 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 03b5.
What is the HTML code for ε?
Use ε or the named entity ε. The hexadecimal form is ε.
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