β
Equivalent to Symbol (β)
Copy the Equivalent to symbol β to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does β mean?
β (Equivalent to, U+224D) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a relation sign for equality, equivalence or approximation, used where an ordinary = would be too strong or too weak.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+224D |
| Decimal | 8781 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≍ Β· ≍ |
| CSS | \224D |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u224D |
| Python | \u224D or \N{EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 8D |
| LaTeX | \asymp |
How to type β
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste β anywhere β Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
224Dthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
224D; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βequivalent toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
224d, then Space. - HTML:
≍renders as β. - LaTeX:
\asympin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 224D and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy β from this page.
What is the HTML code for β?
Use ≍ (hex) or ≍ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \asymp in math mode.