Gamma Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03B3 |
| HTML (decimal) | γ |
| HTML (hex) | γ |
| HTML entity | γ |
| CSS | \03B3 |
| JavaScript | \u03B3 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Gamma".
How to type the gamma symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03B3and press Alt + X to turn the code into γ. - 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 gamma".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03B3.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03b3and press Enter.
Web pages
Write γ or γ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03B3 (decimal 947) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE B3 |
| URL encoded | %CE%B3 |
| Category | Ll |
What the gamma symbol means
Scientists use gamma to represent various concepts, including electromagnetic radiation with high frequency and specific heat ratios in thermodynamics. It is the third letter of the Greek alphabet and serves broadly as a mathematical parameter.
Using the gamma symbol well
Embed the lowercase glyph using Unicode U+03B3 or HTML entity γ. When sharing datasets containing this character, declare UTF-8 encoding explicitly so receiving systems parse the scientific notation without corruption.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ΰ | U+03B0 | Greek Small Letter Upsilon With Dialytika And Tonos |
| α | U+03B1 | Greek Small Letter Alpha |
| β | U+03B2 | Greek Small Letter Beta |
| δ | U+03B4 | Greek Small Letter Delta |
| ε | U+03B5 | Greek Small Letter Epsilon |
| ζ | U+03B6 | Greek Small Letter Zeta |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the gamma symbol?
The gamma symbol γ is U+03B3 (Greek Small Letter Gamma).
How do I type γ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03B3 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03b3.
What is the HTML code for γ?
Use γ or the named entity γ. The hexadecimal form is γ.
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