Integral Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+222B |
| HTML (decimal) | ∫ |
| HTML (hex) | ∫ |
| HTML entity | ∫ |
| CSS | \222B |
| JavaScript | \u222B |
The official Unicode name is "Integral".
How to type the integral symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
222Band press Alt + X to turn the code into ∫. - 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 "integral".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
222B.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
222band press Enter.
Web pages
Write ∫ or ∫ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+222B (decimal 8747) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 AB |
| URL encoded | %E2%88%AB |
| Category | Sm |
What the integral symbol means
The integral symbol represents mathematical integration, a core operation in calculus used to find areas, volumes, and accumulated quantities. Physicists and mathematicians use it constantly in equations describing continuous change.
Using the integral symbol well
Insert the integral sign via Unicode U+222B in typesetting systems. For web publishing, consider using MathML or LaTeX rendering libraries to ensure correct scaling and accessibility.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ∨ | U+2228 | Logical Or |
| ∩ | U+2229 | Intersection |
| ∪ | U+222A | Union |
| ∬ | U+222C | Double Integral |
| ∭ | U+222D | Triple Integral |
| ∮ | U+222E | Contour Integral |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the integral symbol?
The integral symbol ∫ is U+222B (Integral).
How do I type ∫ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 222B in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 222b.
What is the HTML code for ∫?
Use ∫ or the named entity ∫. The hexadecimal form is ∫.
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