Gamma symbol
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U+03B3
Gamma symbol and related symbols
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| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek small letter gamma | U+03B3 | γ | \gamma | |||
| Greek capital letter gamma | U+0393 | Γ | Alt + 226 | \Gamma | ||
| Double-struck small gamma | U+213D | ℽ | ||||
| Double-struck capital gamma | U+213E | ℾ |
Meaning of γ
Gamma γ is the third Greek letter. In physics it stands for gamma rays and the Lorentz factor; capital Γ is the gamma function in math.
Common uses: physics, math and photography (gamma correction).
- Unicode name
- Greek Small Letter Gamma
- Code point
- U+03B3
- Windows
- Alt + X in Word
- Mac
- Character Viewer
Typing γ on any device
Copy and paste
Tap the γ above or any symbol in the table. It goes straight to your clipboard.
Windows
In Word, type 03B3 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
No shortcut? Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer; search for greek small letter gamma.
iPhone and Android
Phone keyboards rarely show γ. Copy it once, then save it as a text shortcut (Settings, General, Keyboard on iPhone; Dictionary or Text shortcuts on most Android keyboards).
HTML
Use γ or γ.
LaTeX
Use \gamma in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type γ on a keyboard?
On Windows, press Windows key + . and search the symbols tab. On a Mac, open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space.
How do I copy and paste γ?
Tap the large γ at the top of this page. It is copied to your clipboard and you can paste it anywhere.
What does γ mean?
Gamma γ is the third Greek letter. In physics it stands for gamma rays and the Lorentz factor; capital Γ is the gamma function in math.
Where is γ used?
Physics, math and photography (gamma correction).
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Updated November 13, 2026