Γ
Capital Gamma Symbol (Γ)
Copy the Capital Gamma symbol Γ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does Γ mean?
Γ is the capital form of Gamma, letter 3 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced GAM-a). Its lowercase counterpart is γ. In science and maths it is used for: Gamma rays, Lorentz factor, gamma function (Γ).
Codes and properties
| Character | Γ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK CAPITAL LETTER GAMMA |
| Code point | U+0393 |
| Decimal | 915 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | Γ · Γ · Γ |
| CSS | \0393 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u0393 |
| Python | \u0393 or \N{GREEK CAPITAL LETTER GAMMA} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE 93 |
| LaTeX | \Gamma |
How to type Γ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste Γ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
0393then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
0393; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek capital letter gamma”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
0393, then Space. - HTML:
Γrenders as Γ. - LaTeX:
\Gammain math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Γ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 0393 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy Γ from this page.
What is the HTML code for Γ?
Use Γ or Γ (hex) or Γ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for Γ?
Use \Gamma in math mode.