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Phi Symbol φ: Copy and Paste

The phi symbol is φ. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+03C6, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    φ
  • Unicode
    U+03C6
  • HTML (decimal)
    φ
  • HTML (hex)
    φ
  • HTML entity
    φ
  • CSS
    \03C6
  • JavaScript
    \u03C6
  • Windows Alt code
    Alt+237

Phi Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+03C6
HTML (decimal)φ
HTML (hex)φ
HTML entityφ
CSS\03C6
JavaScript\u03C6
Windows Alt codeAlt+237

The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Phi".

How to type the phi symbol

Windows

  1. Hold Alt and type 237 on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.)
  2. In Microsoft Word, type 03C6 and press Alt + X to turn the code into φ.
  3. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "greek small letter phi".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 03C6.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 03c6 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write φ or φ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+03C6 (decimal 966)
UTF-8 bytesCF 86
URL encoded%CF%86
CategoryLl

What the phi symbol means

This lowercase Greek letter appears frequently in mathematics, physics, and engineering formulas. It commonly denotes angles, wave functions, or specific mathematical constants depending on the discipline.

Using the phi symbol well

Insert phi using proper Unicode values rather than image files to maintain text accessibility. Ensure your document font includes full Greek character support for accurate rendering.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
σU+03C3Greek Small Letter Sigma
τU+03C4Greek Small Letter Tau
υU+03C5Greek Small Letter Upsilon
χU+03C7Greek Small Letter Chi
ψU+03C8Greek Small Letter Psi
ωU+03C9Greek Small Letter Omega

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the phi symbol?

The phi symbol φ is U+03C6 (Greek Small Letter Phi).

How do I type φ on a keyboard?

On Windows hold Alt and type 237 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 03c6.

What is the HTML code for φ?

Use φ or the named entity φ. The hexadecimal form is φ.

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