Beta symbol
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U+03B2
Beta symbol and related symbols
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| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek small letter beta | U+03B2 | β | \beta | |||
| Greek beta symbol | U+03D0 | ϐ | ||||
| Latin small letter sharp s | U+00DF | ß | Alt + 225 | Option + S |
About the beta symbol
Beta β is the second Greek letter. It marks a test release of software, the beta coefficient in finance, and beta particles in physics. ß is the German sharp s, which only looks similar.
Common uses: software, statistics, finance and physics.
- Unicode name
- Greek Small Letter Beta
- Code point
- U+03B2
- Windows
- Alt + X in Word
- Mac
- Character Viewer
Typing β on any device
Copy and paste
Tap the β above or any symbol in the table. It goes straight to your clipboard.
Windows
In Word, type 03B2 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
Or press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for it.
iPhone and Android
Long press a related key on some keyboards to find β. If yours does not have it, copy it here and paste it where you need it.
HTML
Use β or β.
LaTeX
Use \beta in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type β on a keyboard?
On Windows, press Windows key + . and search the symbols tab. Mac users can find it in the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space).
What is the HTML code for β?
β or β
What does β mean?
Beta β is the second Greek letter. It marks a test release of software, the beta coefficient in finance, and beta particles in physics. ß is the German sharp s, which only looks similar.
Where is β used?
Software, statistics, finance and physics.
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Updated November 13, 2026