Mu Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03BC |
| HTML (decimal) | μ |
| HTML (hex) | μ |
| HTML entity | μ |
| CSS | \03BC |
| JavaScript | \u03BC |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Mu".
How to type the mu symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03BCand press Alt + X to turn the code into μ. - 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 mu".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03BC.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03bcand press Enter.
Web pages
Write μ or μ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03BC (decimal 956) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE BC |
| URL encoded | %CE%BC |
| Category | Ll |
What the mu symbol means
The lowercase Greek letter mu represents the prefix for micro in the metric system, meaning one millionth of a unit. It is also widely used in mathematics and physics to denote variables such as friction coefficients or population means.
Using the mu symbol well
When typing this character, use UTF-8 encoding to ensure it displays correctly across platforms. Choose fonts that support Greek characters, and provide text alternatives so screen readers can interpret it properly.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ι | U+03B9 | Greek Small Letter Iota |
| κ | U+03BA | Greek Small Letter Kappa |
| λ | U+03BB | Greek Small Letter Lamda |
| ν | U+03BD | Greek Small Letter Nu |
| ξ | U+03BE | Greek Small Letter Xi |
| ο | U+03BF | Greek Small Letter Omicron |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the mu symbol?
The mu symbol μ is U+03BC (Greek Small Letter Mu).
How do I type μ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03BC in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03bc.
What is the HTML code for μ?
Use μ or the named entity μ. The hexadecimal form is μ.
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