Π

Capital Pi Symbol (Π)

Copy the Capital Pi symbol Π to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does Π mean?

Capital Pi is the product operator: Π multiplies a sequence of terms, just as Σ adds them. It appears in probability, combinatorics and analysis. Π is the capital form of Pi, letter 16 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced PIE). Its lowercase counterpart is π. In science and maths it is used for: Circle constant π (3.14159…), product operator (Π).

Codes and properties

CharacterΠ
Unicode nameGREEK CAPITAL LETTER PI
Code pointU+03A0
Decimal928
Unicode blockGreek and Coptic
HTML entityΠ · Π · Π
CSS\03A0
JavaScript / JSON\u03A0
Python\u03A0 or \N{GREEK CAPITAL LETTER PI}
UTF-8 bytesCE A0
LaTeX\Pi

How to type Π

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste Π anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 03A0 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 03A0; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek capital letter pi”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 03a0, then Space.
  • HTML: Π renders as Π.
  • LaTeX: \Pi in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

What does Π mean?

‘Product of’ — multiply every term as the index runs through its range.

Is Π related to π?

They share a letter but not a meaning: capital Π multiplies terms; lowercase π is the circle constant.

How do I type Π on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 03A0 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy Π from this page.

What is the HTML code for Π?

Use Π or Π (hex) or Π (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for Π?

Use \Pi in math mode.

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