Rho Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+03C1 |
| HTML (decimal) | ρ |
| HTML (hex) | ρ |
| HTML entity | ρ |
| CSS | \03C1 |
| JavaScript | \u03C1 |
The official Unicode name is "Greek Small Letter Rho".
How to type the rho symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
03C1and press Alt + X to turn the code into ρ. - 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 rho".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
03C1.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
03c1and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ρ or ρ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03C1 (decimal 961) |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 81 |
| URL encoded | %CF%81 |
| Category | Ll |
What the rho symbol means
Rho is a Greek letter frequently used in science to denote density, resistivity, or population parameters in statistics. Fluid dynamics and material science rely heavily on this character in their equations.
Using the rho symbol well
Input rho through Unicode U+03C1 when drafting scientific papers. Use specialized math fonts to ensure the glyph aligns properly with other variables in complex formulas.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ξ | U+03BE | Greek Small Letter Xi |
| ο | U+03BF | Greek Small Letter Omicron |
| π | U+03C0 | Greek Small Letter Pi |
| ς | U+03C2 | Greek Small Letter Final Sigma |
| σ | U+03C3 | Greek Small Letter Sigma |
| τ | U+03C4 | Greek Small Letter Tau |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the rho symbol?
The rho symbol ρ is U+03C1 (Greek Small Letter Rho).
How do I type ρ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 03C1 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 03c1.
What is the HTML code for ρ?
Use ρ or the named entity ρ. The hexadecimal form is ρ.
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