Λ
Capital Lambda Symbol (Λ)
Copy the Capital Lambda symbol Λ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does Λ mean?
Λ is the capital form of Lambda, letter 11 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced LAM-da). Its lowercase counterpart is λ. In science and maths it is used for: Wavelength, eigenvalues, decay constant, Poisson rate.
Codes and properties
| Character | Λ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMDA |
| Code point | U+039B |
| Decimal | 923 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | Λ · Λ · Λ |
| CSS | \039B |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u039B |
| Python | \u039B or \N{GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMDA} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE 9B |
| LaTeX | \Lambda |
How to type Λ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste Λ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
039Bthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
039B; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek capital letter lamda”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
039b, then Space. - HTML:
Λrenders as Λ. - LaTeX:
\Lambdain math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Λ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 039B and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy Λ from this page.
What is the HTML code for Λ?
Use Λ or Λ (hex) or Λ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for Λ?
Use \Lambda in math mode.