Eta Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03B7 |
| HTML (decimal) | η |
| HTML (hex) | η |
| HTML entity | η |
| CSS | \03B7 |
| JavaScript | \u03B7 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Eta".
How to type the eta symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03B7and press Alt + X to turn the code into η. - 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 eta".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03B7.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03b7and press Enter.
Web pages
Write η or η in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03B7 (decimal 951) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE B7 |
| URL encoded | %CE%B7 |
| Category | Ll |
What the eta symbol means
Eta is a Greek letter representing efficiency in physics and engineering, or viscosity in fluid dynamics. Particle physicists also use it to name specific subatomic particles called eta mesons.
Using the eta symbol well
Input eta using Unicode U+03B7 in scientific reports. Be careful not to mistake it for the Latin letter h, which looks similar in certain sans serif typefaces.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| δ | U+03B4 | Greek Small Letter Delta |
| ε | U+03B5 | Greek Small Letter Epsilon |
| ζ | U+03B6 | Greek Small Letter Zeta |
| θ | U+03B8 | Greek Small Letter Theta |
| ι | U+03B9 | Greek Small Letter Iota |
| κ | U+03BA | Greek Small Letter Kappa |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the eta symbol?
The eta symbol η is U+03B7 (Greek Small Letter Eta).
How do I type η on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03B7 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03b7.
What is the HTML code for η?
Use η or the named entity η. The hexadecimal form is η.
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